LAURENCE LE CONSTANT
CALLISTO
Inspired by Ovid's myth, Callisto embodies transformation, exile and resilience. A nymph transformed into a bear before being raised to the stars as a constellation, she endures her trials without ever losing her inner light.
Laurence Le Constant reinterprets this ancient figure through a presence that is both powerful and vulnerable. Rather than illustrating the myth itself, she creates a bear whose expression remains deliberately ambiguous, inviting each viewer to project their own emotions and interpretations.
Covered in recycled feathers, her body evokes a quiet metamorphosis in which the boundaries between species gradually dissolve. Glass and leather extend this dialogue between strength and fragility, earthly grounding and spiritual elevation.
Like the constellation that bears her name, Callisto reminds us that our deepest wounds can become points of guidance, and that the most profound transformations may ultimately lead us toward another light.
CALLISTO, 2019
Recycled feathers, leather and glass on resin.
90 × 70 × 78 cm (35.4 × 27.6 × 30.7 in)
Major Private Collection, USA
Profile portrait of Callisto, highlighting the quiet strength and contemplative presence of the sculpture.
Three-quarter view revealing the sculptural proportions and organic feather composition.
Front view emphasizing the ambiguous expression and symbolic presence of Callisto.
Portrait detail revealing the expressive features and layered feather surface.
Side view illustrating the bear's posture and quiet sense of transformation.
Detail highlighting the sculpted paws and the craftsmanship of the mixed-media sculpture.
Macro view revealing the flowing composition of recycled feathers across the sculpture.
Back view revealing the silhouette and sculptural rhythm of Callisto.
View revealing the sculptural volume and flowing feather patterns.
Detailed portrait emphasizing the sculpture's quiet expression and symbolic presence.
