The ancient God and the new deity became golden. Ukrainian artist and jeweler Art Mag made golden st
In September 2023 , Ukrainian conceptual artist and sculptor Art Mag unveiled two remarkable golden statues: the God of Crypto Business and Jesus Christ - the Victor. These statues pay homage to the ancient world's tradition of using golden sculptures as symbols of power and intimidation.
The statues created by Art Mag mark a significant event, as they are the first prominent golden sculptures crafted in the last 15 years. The last notable golden statue was "Siren," a creation by British sculptor Mark Quinn, portraying supermodel Kate Moss, back in 2008. Prior to that, large golden statues had not been produced since ancient Egypt.
According to Art-Mag, the golden statues symbolize the images of both Ancient and Modern Deities, revered by many across different countries.
Description of the sculptures, completed in the fall of 2023:
Golden statue of Jesus Christ the Victor:
- Material: 18k gold
- Height: 25 cm
- Weight: 15.3 kg
- Style: Religious and Surrealism
This golden statue of Christ embodies the aesthetics of the 15th-century Italian Renaissance. Art Mag based the creation of Jesus' figure on the renowned sculpture "David" by the eminent Italian artist Andrea Del Verrocchio, crafted in 1473. The conceptual Ukrainian artist reimagined the role of Christ in the development of human civilization. Consequently, he sculpted a surreal image of Jesus Christ as the Victor, depicted holding a Bible in one hand and a submachine gun in the other, symbolizing protection and the fight against evil. At Christ's feet lies the severed head of the primary demon of evil.
The golden statue of Jesus is intended to represent the dominance of the Christian religion worldwide and its ongoing struggle against other religions for the souls of people. The inscription on the sculpture's stand reads, "I have conquered this world" and "The truth makes a man free."
Golden statue of the God of Crypto Business:
- Material: 18k gold
- Height: 25 cm
- Weight: 10.8 kg
- Style: Surrealism
The God of Crypto Business is portrayed as a Cyborg, symbolizing the power of human genius and computer technology. Adorning the deity's head is a halo made of microcircuits. The face of this god features a charismatic and mysterious Venetian Ghost mask, representing anonymity in cryptocurrency transactions. The golden statue is dressed in a business suit adorned with the logos of nine cryptocurrencies. A fashionable tie adds a respectable and sophisticated touch. One hand of the God of Crypto Business is human, while the other is a cyborg, representing the deity's existence and operation in both reality and cyberspace simultaneously. The belt buckle of this surreal statue showcases the Ancient Rune of Victory - Soul, while three runes of Wealth - Otal, Fehu, Yer - are displayed on the deity's back. These ancient runes enhance the power and presence of the God of Crypto Business. The deity wears sneakers, symbolizing freedom and agility.
The inscription on the stand of this golden statue reads, "God of Cryptocurrency brings good luck in the crypto business."
The golden statues of Jesus Christ the Victor and the God of Crypto Business were commissioned by an undisclosed Western European Investment Fund. The details regarding the execution, payment, and the fund's name remain undisclosed due to their status as trade secrets.
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