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Yang Maoyuan — Athena (Goddess of the Parthenon) from the Look Inside series
Yang Maoyuan

Athena (Goddess of the Parthenon) from the Look Inside series

Yang Maoyuan's *Athena (Goddess of the Parthenon)* from the *Look Inside* series is a cast bronze sculpture that reimagines the iconic ancient Greek deity through a contemporary lens. The work reflects Maoyuan's signature approach of merging classical Western art historical references with a distinctly modern sensibility, inviting viewers to reconsider familiar mythological forms. The weight and permanence of bronze lend the piece a timeless gravitas while simultaneously questioning the boundaries between tradition and reinterpretation.

Medium
cast bronze

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Under the Influence

December 11, 2013

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Yang Maoyuan, Athena (Goddess of the Parthenon) from the Look Inside series

Yang Maoyuan's *Athena (Goddess of the Parthenon)* from the *Look Inside* series is a cast bronze sculpture that reimagines the iconic ancient Greek deity through a contemporary lens. The work reflects Maoyuan's signature approach of merging classical Western art historical references with a distinctly modern sensibility, inviting viewers to reconsider familiar mythological forms. The weight and permanence of bronze lend the piece a timeless gravitas while simultaneously questioning the boundaries between tradition and reinterpretation.

Medium
cast bronze
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, Male Artist, Chinese Artist, Contemporary Artist, Cast Bronze, 21st Century, Greek Goddess, Metallic Tones, Neo-Classical, Three-Dimensional, Classical Mythology, Monumental Presence

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