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Description of Reflections of Truth II (polished bronze)
Reflections of Truth II is a masterful meditation on the burdens of success. Standing upright, the figure now holds a massive diamond, a symbol of the weight of accomplishment. The overtaxed Pinocchio strains to support the stone, its nose and tongue elongated by the effort, a poignant reminder of the unseen costs of success. Through this allegory, the artist invites us to reflect on the nature of fulfillment and the sacrifices that must sometimes be made in the pursuit of it. The work is a natural evolution from the artist's first piece in the series (Reflections of Truth), building on its themes of temptation and the morality of achievement, and charting the progression from aspiration to reality. This sculpture is a testament to the artist's deep understanding of the human condition, and a powerful expression of the complexities of the modern world.