The Fallen - Benjamin Georgeaud
Palladium-gilded bronze - 1/8 - 62 x 20 x 15 cm
Benjamin Georgeaud, with The Fallen , captures a moment of vulnerability and reflection. The sculpture features a young boy, sitting cautiously on a pedestal, his gaze cast downward, lost in thought. The delicate details of the child's skin, muscles, and hair demonstrate Georgeaud's mastery 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 life's harsh realities. The visible cracks in the material reflect a story of shattered innocence or a lost dream. The boy, though small and young, carries a gravity that seems beyond his years, reminding viewers of moments when they themselves have felt loss or abandonment.
The boy's face is marked by an expression of deep introspection. He embodies a quiet yet resolute sadness, a mixture of melancholy and unexpected wisdom. The play of light and shadow accentuates the sculpture's texture, 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 renunciation.
Benjamin Georgeaud, through The Fallen , 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, bearers of new wisdom. An introspective and poetic piece, The Fallen engages in a silent conversation with each viewer, evoking reflections on courage, loss, and the quest for identity.
