Lois Posted March 11 “The Golden Calf: A Memory of Sin” Conceptual Art Object Description The art object is a golden calf, cast in pure gold or covered with gold, created in memory of the event described in the Book of Exodus (Chapter 32)—the worship of the golden calf by the Israelites at Mount Sinai. The sculpture can be crafted in life-size, emphasizing its symbolic meaning as an object of misguidance and spiritual trial. Materials and Execution Material: Gold (or gold-plated metal for large-scale installations). Technique: Casting, engraving, inlay. Form: The calf may be depicted in a massive, monumental style or stylized with abstraction, symbolizing the transition from material worship to the realization of error. Dimensions: From small gallery-sized pieces to large-scale installations. Concept and Philosophy This object serves as both an accusation and a contemplation. It speaks to how humanity creates false idols, betraying true values. The core of this work lies in its irony: an image that once symbolized sin has now become a work of art, exhibited for reflection. Key themes: Worship of the material world. Gold symbolizes power, wealth, and strength, yet without spiritual depth, it remains empty. Cycles of history. Humanity continues to create new “golden calves,” whether in the form of money, technology, or ideologies. The memory of sin and the path to redemption. Unlike the biblical calf, this object does not demand worship—it demands thought. Possible Installation Elements A broken base – representing the destruction of the idol and the realization of error. A reflective surface – so viewers see themselves within the golden idol, prompting introspection about their relationship with materialism. Cracks or inscriptions on the calf’s body – biblical quotes or symbolic fracture lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted March 11 My concept ; A statue of a calf ,,honoring it . It is part of a larger sculpture called 'To those who made civilization.' The idea is to expose the Bible stories as negative fabrications and mental implantation and to help steer them away from concepts of war encouraging , jealous, violent Gods that have been made up by man to justify his oppression over others and their murder and attempts at genocide . The creation consists of the four animals that worked together to create civilization ; Cattle ( the calf ) , the horse, the dog , the human . In a twist of irony they will be depicted as the 4 animals of the apocalypse ( which is just an astrological motif anyway ) . .................................... Don't worry guys .... I still luv ya , I don't think you are evil , you have NOTHING to do with sin ( you don't even know what it is, do you?) and thanks for all the milk by the way ! And I even have a little song for you .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFj01cN9nMc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lois Posted March 12 The golden calf is a thing that everyone understands. Your idea is unpopular with the masses because you are an unpopular person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lairg Posted March 12 9 hours ago, Lois said: The art object is a golden calf, cast in pure gold or covered with gold, created in memory of the event described in the Book of Exodus (Chapter 32)—the worship of the golden calf by the Israelites at Mount Sinai I suspect there is a deeper meaning. It seems that the planet was then moving out of the sign of Taurus the bull. Hence worshiping the calf (new-born bull) was returning to the past. The new sign was Aries - the ram, The new born ram is a lamb and the Jews in Egypt put the blood of the lamb on their doors so that they would not be killed by the curse upon the Egyptians These days we are coming into Aquarius - hence Jesus told the disciples to look for a man bearing a pitcher of water Such propositions are difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lois Posted March 12 7 hours ago, Lairg said: I suspect there is a deeper meaning. It seems that the planet was then moving out of the sign of Taurus the bull. Hence worshiping the calf (new-born bull) was returning to the past. The new sign was Aries - the ram, The new born ram is a lamb and the Jews in Egypt put the blood of the lamb on their doors so that they would not be killed by the curse upon the Egyptians These days we are coming into Aquarius - hence Jesus told the disciples to look for a man bearing a pitcher of water Such propositions are difficult. Jesus has nothing to do with this! Another golden calf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted March 12 18 hours ago, Lois said: The golden calf is a thing that everyone understands. Your idea is unpopular with the masses because you are an unpopular person. Its made-up bulshit to politically brainwash people with 'religion' . My idea will be popular ... people will flock to see it ... and I will make a lot of money out of it too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lois Posted March 13 Scientists are baffled by a mysterious blob they found on the ocean floor, deep underwater off the coast of Alaska. The bizarre object—which is about four inches in diameter and has a tannish-gold color—“struck an imaginative chord” with researchers and casual onlookers alike, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Scientists stumbled upon the smooth, soft object stuck tightly to a rock about two miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean on August 30. They had been using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to map deepwater habitats near Alaska as part of NOAA’s Seascape Alaska 5 expedition. In a live-stream of the mission, researchers can be heard discussing the puzzling discovery, throwing around their theories—and even a few jokes—about what it could be. Their guesses ranged from egg casing to coral to an encrusting sponge. And one trait that really caught their attention was a small hole in the object, as if something had gone in or come out. “It’s like the beginning of a horror movie,” one scientist said. “Pretty sure this is how the first episode of the ‘X Files’ started,” said another. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/what-is-this-mysterious-golden-orb-scientists-found-on-the-ocean-floor-180982872/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted March 13 (edited) Maybe the 'golden calf' laid the 'golden egg ' ? and the last paragraph ? " “We often find things in the deep ocean that we haven’t seen before or don’t immediately recognize, because the deep ocean is vast and we’ve only been exploring what lives there over the past couple of centuries, unlike life on land,” he tells the publication. " - I'll bet most people have never seen a nudi branch ... and we know what they are . (No it is not a tree branch in winter ) Edited March 13 by Nungali Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
