The Broken Triaina

The Broken Triaina

Telling a noble story with a humble material, The Broken Triaina (2026) by Olivier Marie, captures the commanding yet majestic presence of Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the sea and ruler of all flowing waters, emerging from the ocean. Both feared and revered, Poseidon was believed to shape the ancient world through his fury and favour, stirring storms as he could calm the tides. His trident, an enduring symbol of his power, speaks to the ocean’s own shifting nature: at once life-giving, unpredictable and immense. Rising from the waves, the figure reflects the sense of awe and respect the sea has inspired across cultures and generations, while its transformation into sculpture gives new form to this timeless relationship between humanity, mythology and the ocean.