Archimedes, the owl — Ceramic on Other by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This ceramic sculpture explores wisdom symbolism through cubist geometric abstraction. Part of the Spells and Magic collection, the work transforms Disney's scholarly owl character from "The Sword in the Stone" into geometric language. Quercy references both the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes and the animated character, creating a bridge between classical learning and popular culture.

Yellow-green tones dominate the composition, with silver and light gray surfaces creating substantial areas across the sculptural planes. Dark brown and black elements provide strong contrast, while ochre accents appear in smaller sections. The surface shows smooth curvilinear forms that suggest the owl's characteristic features through geometric interpretation. Two large circular apertures create the impression of watchful eyes within the abstracted form.

The sculpture measures twenty-eight by thirty-four by seventeen centimeters and weighs approximately four kilograms. Created in France during 2024, the work bears certificate of authenticity number 20240120-0010 and includes the artist's signature on the bottom right. The piece carries catalog designation AQC0514 within the Arnaud Quercy Creations series.