Antonio Testolin

Here, the bronze torso that houses the heart and throat stands apart from the figure.

 

The heart chakra holds love for oneself and others, compassion, empathy, and forgiveness. It is unconditional love, compassion, and joy.  Trust, fearlessness, peace, generosity, gratitude, and connectedness, as well as change and transformation, healthy boundaries, depth in relationships with others,  and emotional control. 

 

The throat chakra holds communication, the expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas, healthy internal dialogue, social skills, and personal integrity and honor. It balances speaking and listening while representing seeking and sharing truth.

 

Significantly, the bronze torso is three dimensional while the rest of the man is two dimensional, illustrated with graphite surface. The juxtaposition of these two mediums suggests that when the identity of a man is defined by his genitals, hormones, and historical constructs it is lacking substance.  Only when the body of man is connected with these central chakras is he indeed…a man in full.