With the ‘Rise of Icarus’ and the ‘Fall of Icarus’ (La Chute d’Icare) the focus is on the idea of elan, taking off. The stern purity, hard softness of the white marble in the Fall propulses the reckless foolishness of Icarus’ attempt to go beyond his nature and fly. There is a beautiful curiosity in this attempt - granted - but flight is a play of lightness, of movement in the air. Icarus pays the price of ignoring common sense. Nevertheless he is remembered for his bravery, that he accepted a challenge fit for Gods. As a metaphor, Icarus is particularly appropriate for the artist who has to commit his life to… what? Thin air?
No.

To the thrilling pursuit of curiosity.