Gregor Gáll

The Secret

The Enigma of Eternal Creation
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"The Secret" echoes the sculpture "Mysterium," yet it interlinks three units whose fates are bound together, enveloped in an almost archaic magic as they experience eternal life. Unlike "Mysterium," which reveals its components' inner secrets, "The Secret" encapsulates its mysteries, suggesting that the allure of the unknown is its core message, prompting a perpetual exploration of existence's enigmas with unending curiosity.
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This sculpture delves into the mystical realms of the human soul, exploring the hidden depths where knowledge, body, and wisdom merge, embodying eternal truths. Initially, it presents the owl of knowledge, a symbol of insight, yet it keeps its secrets hidden. The yin-yang on its reverse signifies the eternal interplay of duality, highlighting the interconnectedness of all things.

The upper section of "The Secret" is geometric, with sharp, curved shapes symbolizing the soul's inner energies and spiritual rise. The three-split cube lays the groundwork for intellectual and spiritual growth, intertwining material and divine realms. The top figures represent human consciousness’s complexity, with their geometric precision reflecting order, logic, and higher intellect.

The lower section's organic forms symbolize the instinctual and emotional aspects of life, with textured surfaces representing the complexity and flux of emotions. The interplay of light and materials adds depth, emphasizing the sculpture’s artistic expression and the hidden complexities of existence.

The contrast between the upper geometric and lower organic forms depicts the balance between rational and emotional, scientific and natural realms, suggesting these elements are not opposed but harmoniously interconnected. "The Secret" serves as a metaphor for human curiosity and the perpetual mystery of art, continually invoking the viewer to question and explore the unseen, maintaining its allure as an eternal secret.

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Notable appearances

2004 Budapest, Andrássy Palace

2011 Brussels, Concert Noble

2010 Budapest, Parlament

Featured in

Greg d’Arc album

Andrássy Palace auction catalog by KogArt

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