Gregor Gáll

Mysterium

The Mystery Unfolding
2002
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"Mysterium" delves into profound mysteries and the unseen forces shaping human existence. Crafted in bronze with a fluid, organic form, this sculpture blurs the boundaries between the physical and spiritual, urging a contemplation of universal consciousness. At first glance, we see flames, branches reaching towards the sky, antlers, or even a torn heart from which blood vessels emerge. However, these forms transcend first impressions.
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The creation's three main elements—Knowledge, Body, and Wisdom—each carry unique significances. The first element, "Knowledge," suggests the form of an owl. The owl symbolizes not only the ability to see and understand but also a profound inner awareness that transcends superficial knowledge. This knowledge is a power that enables things to function well, creating harmony out of chaos. 

The middle element of the sculpture, "The Body," depicts a dynamically advancing figure that could be male or female, reminding us that spirit transcends gender. The strong form of the pelvis and the massive structures rising above it symbolize human strength and the aspiration towards the universe. This element embodies the unity of human body and soul, the dynamics of existence, and the eternal desire for fulfillment, not simply in human form but as a mystical being continually transforming and evolving. 

The rear element, "Wisdom," presents the yin-yang symbol, laying bare the philosophy of balance and duality. Good and evil, light and dark are concentrated in this element, which highlights the aspect of wisdom that finds unity and harmony in all things. 

The sculptures, both separately and together, narrate a story that never becomes fully comprehensible but continually raises new questions. As the human spirit ascends, the sculpture unveils its secrets anew. Is the true meaning of the sculpture ever fully graspable, or does it remain hidden from the viewer, like the great questions of existence? 

According to the artist, the sculpture was created in a transcendent state, where the process of creation was no longer under the control of the conscious mind but guided by a deeper, intuitive knowledge, imparting to us the sanctity of creation and the depths of the human soul. This knowledge is like the source from which all life springs and which never ceases to flow. The sculpture communicates with us quietly yet powerfully, inviting us to dig deeper within ourselves and the world, to dare to ask, to research, and to never settle for superficial answers.

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Notable appearances

2004 Budapest, Andrássy Palace

2009 Cologne, Remagen Galerie

2011 Budapest, Parlament

2011 Brussels, Concert Noble

2011 Brussels, Cobalt International Gallery

2017 Rochefort, The Castle of Lavaux-Sainte-Anne

Featured in

Greg d’Arc album

Andrássy Palace auction catalog by KogArt

Horizont magazine (2009 April)

Sustainability of Culture - The Great Challenge of the 21th Century (2011 Global Round Table revision catalog)

material
bronze
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size (w/h)
50 cm / 26 cm / 20 cm