Praxiteles

My work is a dialogue between the divine and the mortal.

To make the stone speak of love and desire, that is my art.

The true measure of a sculptor is not in the size of his work, but in the life he breathes into it.

I prefer to sculpt the gods in their moments of repose, when their divinity is most evident.

The human form, when rendered with sensitivity, can elevate the spirit.

My sculptures are not meant to be admired from afar, but to be felt up close.

I strive for a naturalism that transcends mere imitation.

The light plays upon my surfaces, revealing the nuances of form.

I bring the gods down to earth, and elevate humanity to the divine.

The sculptor's greatest challenge is to make the inanimate live.

I seek to capture the inner life, not just the outer shell.

My figures are not rigid, but flow with an inherent grace.

The beauty of the human form is a reflection of the divine order.

I believe in the power of suggestion, leaving some things to the imagination.

The sculptor's touch is a caress, not a blow.

I aim for a sensuality that is both earthly and divine.

My art is a celebration of life, in all its forms.

The true artist is a conduit for beauty, not its creator.

I find inspiration in the everyday, and elevate it to the extraordinary.

The marble is not merely a medium, but a partner in creation.