This sculpture, titled Life, was created in 2007 in Yeongwol, South Korea, by Japanese sculptor Yasushi Hori.
Artist: Yasushi Hori. He is a renowned stone sculptor who has participated in numerous international sculpture symposia around the world.
Title: Life (3.5 m L).
Material: Granite.
Location & Date: Created during the Yeongwol International Sculpture Symposium in Yeongwol, South Korea, in 2007.
Concept & Theme: The sculpture portrays two human figures carved in low relief on opposing halves of a split granite block. Their bodies appear to emerge from the stone while remaining inseparable from it, symbolizing the intimate connection between humanity and the earth. The composition may be interpreted as Adam and Eve, representing the origin of human life and the beginning of civilization. The natural fracture running through the center evokes themes of separation and unity, creation and transformation, while inviting reflection on the relationship between man, woman, nature, and the passage of time. Through the contrast between the raw geometry of the stone and the delicately modeled human forms, Life explores the enduring cycle of birth, existence, and renewal.
