Gregor Gáll

Victory Will Always Prevail

The Mysteries of Human Struggles and Conflicts
2011
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The artwork depicts two human figures in their ultimate exertion of strength, standing before us as if petrified witnesses of an age-old conflict. In their raw and stripped form, they embody the fundamental contradictions of human strife.
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The central motif of the sculpture is a foreboding, bird-like figure that attacks from above, giving the initial impression that the two figures are fighting a common enemy. However, from another perspective, the figures are seen holding weapons aloft. The limbs of the human figures perform a strange dance, as if they are turning against each other, while possibly fighting the same adversary.

The symbolism of the piece provokes thought. Is this bird a cruel player of fate, symbolizing external threats? Or perhaps humanity itself has created this threat, now turning it against itself?

At the center of the composition, an empty space opens up a mysterious dimension. From different viewpoints, various figures can be discovered within it. Could it be the rising smoke of a campfire? Or the shape of a ghost?

The fact that the shape of the void continuously changes with the perspective emphasizes the relativity of existence and the subjective nature of reality. Life itself is a constantly changing dance, where triumph and struggle transform depending on where we look.

The delicate yet powerful lines of the creation raise new questions about the meaning of human existence, the true nature of battles, and the real significance of victory. Are we capable of recognizing and realizing the potential within us? Perhaps the answer lies in the quiet presence of the sculpture, which whispers softly: "Victory will always prevail."

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bronze
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51 cm / 48 cm / 11 cm