She-Guardian
She-Guardian is a landscape sculpture by Russian sculptor Dashi Namdakov. It depicts a mythical winged creature standing guard over her young. The statue is 11 metres (36 ft) high to the tip of the wings.
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| Artist | Dashi Namdakov |
| Year | 2012 |
| Type | patinated bronze |
| Location | Halcyon Gallery, London, England |
The monument was installed by Halcyon Gallery with approval and consent of the Westminster Council.
Some people say the sculpture exhibits an aggressive posture but Dashi said: "I've never seen any threat in its open mouth. I recognized it as defense of the youth and protection of the family."
Production
The idea for the work came to Dashi from a lynx skull, given to him by Siberian hunters.
Exhibition
On 11 May 2015, She Guardian was installed next to Cumberland Gate, Marble Arch.
References
- Blog entry
- Halcyon Gallery web-site
- Russian 1TV channel news on unveiling of She Guardian (in Russian)
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