You Need Two Wings to Fly: How an Injury Changed the Meaning of a Sculpture

When I began working on this sculpture, I was thinking about willpower — about the ability to move forward despite limitations.

Initially, the idea was simple: a human figure capable of flying even with one wing. A metaphor for resilience.

But during the creation process, I injured my hand and was forced into stillness. That experience changed everything.

I realized that willpower alone is only one wing.
The second wing is our nervous system, our health, our inner state — the invisible foundation that allows effort to become flight rather than struggle.

This sculpture became a meditation on balance and integrity.
The figure is grounded, not dramatic — because true transformation does not come from tension, but from restored wholeness.

Using AI, I later created a short video where the sculpture finally takes flight. For me, this was not just a visual experiment, but a therapeutic gesture — a way to witness what happens when we allow ourselves to become whole.

The work now also exists as a public art concept — inviting reflection on how societies, leaders, and individuals define strength and success today.

The sculpture is available on my site.

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