Archangel

The Archangel stands out from this lineage with its dignity. The word archangel itself comes from the Greek archangelos – ‘chief angel.’ However, Christian tradition knows multiple hierarchical systems; in Pseudo-Dionysius’s nine choirs, archangels are part of the third triad. Nevertheless, the significance of Michael and Gabriel in tradition and art lends them extraordinary authority and ceremonial iconography.

The artist translates this distinction not into historical costume, but into the character of the sculpture: the figure is richer, more expansive, and more expressive. The rose quartz at its base is not a random stone. Mineralogically, it is a pink variety of quartz; in cultural tradition, it is known as the ‘stone of love’ and is associated with emotional balance. Its soft color and natural mass balance the luster of the stainless steel, giving protection a different meaning – not authority based on strength, but vigilance combined with closeness, compassion, and tranquility.