The sculpture "Muslim," the work of a committed artist, depicts a woman in a burqa, standing in a dignified yet enigmatic posture. The burqa, sculpted with striking realism, envelops her body in dark, opaque folds, symbolizing the oppression and invisibility imposed by rigid religious dogmas. The fabric appears heavy, almost suffocating, evoking the physical and symbolic confinement of women subjected to these rules.
However, in the back, a bold contrast is revealed: the woman's buttocks, bare and covered in a dazzling gold leaf, emerge from the veil. This exposed part, shining and sensual, embodies the freedom, beauty, and humanity hidden beneath imposed constraints. Gold, a precious material, emphasizes the intrinsic value of women, in contrast to their erasure by the veil. The provocative partial nudity challenges the hypocrisy of norms that repress the body while secretly hypersexualizing it.
The work, through its striking contrast between the dark veil and the golden buttocks, powerfully denounces the absurdity of religious dictates that imprison women, while celebrating their vibrant and irrepressible essence. The sculpture invites reflection on freedom, identity, and resistance in the face of oppression.
Plaster sculpture on metal base. H. 60 cm X W. 40 cm X D. 20 cm
Unique piece signed Arson
Muslim Sculpture
This sculpture is not intended for outdoor use.
If you want to display it outside, make sure to protect it from humidity.