PYTHIA(1993) - Maradona





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Description from the seller
The limited edition statuette no. 044/100 of Maradona, created in a street art style, is a small masterpiece that captures the contradictory soul of the legendary footballer. The white and light-blue vertical lines crossing the statuette are not merely decorative elements, but carry a deep meaning.
The white lines represent light, glory, and the beauty of Maradona's talent. They are his ability to dance between opponents, to create magic with the ball at his feet. These vertical white lines are like stadium spotlights, illuminating the field and making the genius of the Pibe de Oro shine.
On the other hand, the blue lines symbolize the shadow, the struggle, and the complexity of life. They are the challenges Maradona faced, his human weaknesses, the controversies and the falls. These vertical blue lines are like the winding streets of Naples, carrying with them the story of a man who has been loved and criticized, celebrated and contested.
The statuette itself is a play of contrasts: strength in the facial features, determination in the eyes, but also vulnerability and fragility. Maradona is immortalized in this work as an imperfect hero, a soul juxtaposed between glory and darkness.
And so, while the eyes of the spectators rest on this statuette, they can reflect on the duality of human existence. Maradona, with his vertical white and blue lines, reminds us that every beauty has a dark side, and every ugliness hides a hidden beauty.
THE ARTIST
Pythia is a street artist born and raised at the foot of Etna, among lava and the wild beauty of nature. His work is based on a bold concept: everything beautiful has a dark part, and every ugliness hides a hidden beauty. Pythia seeks to express this duality through his works.
He does not merely seek to create works, but to make anyone who passes by reflect. His creations are an invitation to look beyond the surface and to seek the hidden beauty in everyday chaos.
The photos are part of the description as the work is handmade, so it may have a few small imperfections that are nevertheless visible in the photo.
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Seller's Story
The limited edition statuette no. 044/100 of Maradona, created in a street art style, is a small masterpiece that captures the contradictory soul of the legendary footballer. The white and light-blue vertical lines crossing the statuette are not merely decorative elements, but carry a deep meaning.
The white lines represent light, glory, and the beauty of Maradona's talent. They are his ability to dance between opponents, to create magic with the ball at his feet. These vertical white lines are like stadium spotlights, illuminating the field and making the genius of the Pibe de Oro shine.
On the other hand, the blue lines symbolize the shadow, the struggle, and the complexity of life. They are the challenges Maradona faced, his human weaknesses, the controversies and the falls. These vertical blue lines are like the winding streets of Naples, carrying with them the story of a man who has been loved and criticized, celebrated and contested.
The statuette itself is a play of contrasts: strength in the facial features, determination in the eyes, but also vulnerability and fragility. Maradona is immortalized in this work as an imperfect hero, a soul juxtaposed between glory and darkness.
And so, while the eyes of the spectators rest on this statuette, they can reflect on the duality of human existence. Maradona, with his vertical white and blue lines, reminds us that every beauty has a dark side, and every ugliness hides a hidden beauty.
THE ARTIST
Pythia is a street artist born and raised at the foot of Etna, among lava and the wild beauty of nature. His work is based on a bold concept: everything beautiful has a dark part, and every ugliness hides a hidden beauty. Pythia seeks to express this duality through his works.
He does not merely seek to create works, but to make anyone who passes by reflect. His creations are an invitation to look beyond the surface and to seek the hidden beauty in everyday chaos.
The photos are part of the description as the work is handmade, so it may have a few small imperfections that are nevertheless visible in the photo.
Tracked and insured shipping

