Palladium gilded bronze - 1/8 - 62 x 20 x 15
"The Fallen" by Benjamin Georgeaud
Benjamin Georgeaud, with "Le Déchu" , captures a moment of vulnerability and reflection. The sculpture features a young boy, sitting cautiously on a pedestal, his gaze lowered, lost in thought. The delicate details of the child's skin, muscles and hair show Georgeaud's mastery of the art of figurative sculpture. The boy holds a broken sword, a symbol of defeat or the end of a battle, adding a powerful narrative dimension to the work.
The contrast between the hardness of the raw wood of the base and the softness of the child's body highlights the theme of human fragility in the face of the harsh realities of life. The cracks visible in the material reflect a story of broken innocence or a lost dream. The boy, although small and young, carries a gravity that seems beyond his years, reminding viewers of times when they themselves have felt loss or abandonment.
The boy's face is marked by an expression of deep introspection. He embodies a quiet but resolute sadness, a mixture of melancholy and unexpected wisdom. The play of light and shadow accentuates the texture of the sculpture, creating nuances that add depth to its complex emotions. The positioning of the broken sword suggests a post-battle moment, a moment of enforced rest, or perhaps a renunciation.
Benjamin Georgeaud, through "Le Déchu" , invites us to contemplate the trials of youth, moments of doubt and resilience. The sculpture is both a meditation on fragility and strength, a tribute to those who fall but rise again, carrying a new wisdom. An introspective and poetic piece, "Le Déchu" engages in a silent conversation with each viewer, evoking reflections on courage, loss, and the quest for identity.
