This piece is inspired by the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. More specifically, the moment when Orpheus turns to look back, breaking his promise to Hades just before they reach the world above, and Eurydice is lost once again.
It became the longest personal project I’ve ever worked on. I started with nothing more than a rough pose and no clear destination. Over the months, the sculpture slowly changed alongside my own thoughts and experiences, becoming something very different from what I had originally imagined.
A trip through Italy and Greece had a huge impact on the final piece. Standing in front of centuries of sculpture and painting has a way of putting everything into perspective. It was impossible not to come home feeling both humbled and inspired.
This project was less about reaching a finished image and more about enjoying the process of discovering what it wanted to become. Looking back, that’s probably why it remains one of the most personal pieces I’ve ever made.
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