In Greek mythology, Achilles was a legend. He was an iconic figure, a young man, tough and resilient. His mother was a Goddess, his father mortal. A heroic and courageous warrior, Achilles is known for his exceptional strength and skill in combat. He was a formidable warrior and a complex individual. His determination and strength of mind contrasted with moments of introspection and vulnerability making him a multi-faceted character.

Like many heroes he was a very young man. The model for this mask was a young soldier.

I started to make the piece after reading Madeline Millar’s book ‘Song of Achilles’, which I adored.

This sculpture came from my interest in mythology and history, and is reminiscent of a Roman iron parade mask of a cavalry officer circa AD 100 – 200.

It is pictured here in bronze, cold cast resin and rusted iron finish. It is also available in bronze.

The sculpture is about 4 times life size and stands at 204 cm high and is 61cm wide. The face alone is 80 cm long. The artwork is on a plinth made from sleepers which has a slate base.

Each one of the limited edition is handmade and if not immediately available can be produced within a few months. Each one will be slightly different as is the nature of handmade sculpture.