Prometheus
Bronze

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His one hand raised against Zeus in defiance - his other to stave off the vulture sent to eat his liver. This is his penance for "stealing fore from the heavens for the benefit of mankind".

The model for this piece is named, Edward, and is a professional dancer. he appeared in several Broadway musicals among them; Cats, and Chorus Line. Edward struck this pose from one of the choreographic movements in Cats.

 

 

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