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"Achilleus" 2026 PLA (bio-based plastic),electroplated with copper, patinated/ Click here to buy

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The sculpture by Andreas Loeschner-Gornau, titled "Achilleus," is an abstract, figural representation. The sculpture itself is a towering, slender figure adopting a dynamic, almost dance-like pose. It is highly stylized and anthropomorphic, yet it eschews detailed facial features or finely articulated body parts. The head is a smooth, elongated oval, tilted slightly downward and to the side. A long, curving neck transitions into broad shoulders. The torso leans forward; a cutout—or negative space—in the area of ​​the chest and right arm further opens up the form and lends it a sense of lightness. The figure's legs are artfully intertwined, with one leg bent and the other winding around it, creating a complex and dynamic silhouette. The lines of the body are fluid and organic, devoid of sharp edges, lending the entire sculpture an elegant and harmonious aesthetic. The figure appears to rest upon an organically shaped base that transitions seamlessly into the lower limbs, providing stability. In terms of color, warm copper tones and a cool turquoise-green—mimicking a patina—predominate. The copper-colored areas, ranging from a light golden bronze to a deeper, lustrous copper-brown, possess a metallic shimmer and catch the light. The turquoise accents are distributed irregularly across the surface—particularly within recesses and textures—imparting an aged, almost archaeological appearance to the sculpture. The transitions between the colors are soft, giving the patina a natural look. The surface of the sculpture is not flawlessly smooth; rather, it exhibits subtle irregularities and textures that underscore its handcrafted nature and reinforce the illusion of naturally aged material. The entire composition—with the object positioned slightly to the right and the expansive white space on the left—directs the viewer's gaze directly toward the form and surface details of the sculpture, which, through its stance and patina, offers a modern and abstract interpretation of the myth of the Greek hero Achilles.