Rising in a continuous, coiled ascent, this sculpture draws upon the ancient image of the serpent as the guardian. The elongated curve loops back onto itself, creating a guarded enclosure rather than an aggressive strike. This is the serpent not in motion to attack, but in motion to watch.
At the base emerges a human face, calm and composed, sheltered within the curve of the serpent’s body. The relationship between the two forms is deliberate: the serpent does not overpower the human presence, nor does the human command the serpent- instead, the coil functions as a living barrier- a vigilant arc that shields what lies within.
In Indian visual and symbolic traditions, such serpents often stand at the edge of sacred spaces, marking sites of power, water, fertility, and hidden knowledge.
The smooth continuity of the marble reinforces this role. There are no sharp interruptions; the form flows as one sustained gesture, suggesting vigilance without tension. The serpent’s body becomes architecture- a living wall, a guardian line- while the human face anchors the sculpture in consciousness.
Seen this way, Serpent Guardian is less about danger and more about custodianship. The sculpture stands as a reminder that in many traditions, guardianship is quiet, and enduring- a presence felt long before it is seen.
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