“Anna Chromy’s sculptures combine classical aesthetic beauty of ancient masters with balance and movement. It is impossible to look at these powerful works of art without expressing opinion.”
In the world of ancient Greece, the Olympic Games represented an extremely important event. Every four years the best of Greek youth would get together at Olympia, an ancient, sacred city to compete in various disciplines. Even wars were suspended so that the games could go ahead. Indeed the timetable for the games dictated the … read on
We encounter “Ulysses” by Anna Chromy, a theme perfectly suited for a seaside resort, either as “Controvento”, who follows the “Way of the Stars”, represented by four constellations, or as “Ulysses” proper. This “Ulysses” in precarious balance symbolizes our continuing fight with destiny. We cling desperately on to the steering wheel in hope to steer … read on
This perseverance in an effort which is ultimately without result, this ostentatious rebellion against our destiny, this continuous creation is for Anna Chromy the only way to keep our dignity as human beings. In the young family this tension between the religious principle of hope and the feeling of the absurd and despair are particularly … read on
As a gift for Pope John Paul II the archbishop of Salzburg ordered the “Heart of the World“. The words of the prophet Ezechiel (XXXVI, 26) engraved on the base (“Et dabo vobis cor novum, et spiritum novum ponam in medio vesti: et auferam cor lapideum de carne vestra, et dabo vobis cor carneum”) provide … read on
In the form of sculpted marble, the vortex of an irregular wave rises all in white. Such is the form that Jupiter assumes in this final abduction of Europa, created by Anna Chromy. He is no longer the cute bull, attractive in his equanimity, but a ferocious wave. This is the image of a historic … read on
The Cloak of Conscience is conceived as the universal symbol of peace between people of all colors and religious beliefs, and between mankind, nature and the environment (see Concept). It is at the same time the symbol for the fight against terrorism and any other form of violence.
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