2023

Goldorak (10)

Giant robot symbol of pop-culture

 

Unique work | n°10 in the collection

≈11,000 Lego in 31 different colors

 

Base: blue | QR code: orange & white
Mentions: orange | Vintage: white
Visual: black, blue, bright green, bright light blue, bright light orange, bright light yellow, bright pink, dark azure, dark blue, dark bluish grey, dark brown, dark orange, dark pink, dark red, dark tan, dark turquoise, flat silver, light aqua, light bluish grey, lime, magenta, neon yellow, olive green, orange, orange, pearl gold, red, reddish brown, sand blue, white, yellow, yellowish green

Height & Width: 46.5 cm – Thickness: 5 cm

Weight: 6 kg

Hidden signature on a QR code Lego

 

PRICE: ON REQUEST

Work presented by Galerie Saltiel Aix-en-Provence (13)

This LEGO Goldorak work by qargo transcends the simple iconography of the famous giant robot to become a powerful tribute to heroism, protection and innovation. Through a precise assembly of bricks, the artist captures not only half of Goldorak’s face, but also the symbolic essence of the invincible protector. The vivid colors, ranging from bright blue to luminous yellow, evoke the technological power and quest for justice that drive Goldorak. This half-portrait expresses all the weight of heroic responsibility and the visual impact of this mythical character, making an artistic reflection on power and responsibility.

The QR code, cleverly integrated into the lower part of the artwork, acts as a gateway to the Goldorak universe, where technology and strength meet to fight evil. It’s not just a functional digital element: it represents the epic adventure and perpetual quest to protect humanity. The work explores the importance of innovation and inner strength in overcoming obstacles.

Goldorak embodies essential values of protection, justice and courage, fighting to save the planet and humanity. This LEGO creation powerfully illustrates how technology and duty can merge to create timeless symbols of strength and altruism. This portrait of Goldorak is a celebration of heroism, human ingenuity and the conviction that justice must always triumph. A work that, like Goldorak, inspires us to protect, innovate and embody the noblest values in the fight for a better future.

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Easter Egg

Key: 74 episodes of 24 minutes (the TV series)

Secret: the Japanese series was produced in 74 episodes of 24 minutes each, for a total running time of 1,776 minutes, or 29.6 hours of programming. The Easter Egg was therefore positioned under the 296th pixel of the platform.

“True power lies in the heart and soul, not just in physical strength.”

Goldorak(UFOロボ グレンダイザー, Yūfō Robo Gurendaizā?literally “Grendizer, the UFO robot”) is a Japanese series in 74 24-minute episodes, conceived, directed and produced by Toei Animation in 1975.

Goldorak, the legendary robot from outer space, is a huge source of inspiration for the artist. His unshakeable courage, exemplary loyalty and commitment to protecting the Earth have taught him the importance of fighting for what you believe in, never backing down in the face of adversity, and protecting the most vulnerable. His lasting impact on popular culture has shown how a story can transcend generations.

To underline the significant influence of Goldorak in his life, the artist decided to create a diptych, comprising not just one but two distinct original works. These works embody the power of imagination and the importance of fighting for a better world.