Dan Daniel - "The symbolism of the gate"
- Daniel Dan
- Jul 17, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 29
Artist: Dan Daniel
Type: Stone Sculptor
Place: Sinaia
Country: Romania
Year: 2020

The symbolism of the gate represents the passage from one place to another. In the case of this work, the gate signifies the transition from communist dictatorship to democracy, marking the moment when Romania regained its long-desired freedom.
The double spiral inside the gate refers to our DNA, which has endured over time, regardless of the dangers that have befallen us.
The traditional Romanian symbols surrounding the gate represent our rich cultural heritage, which has withstood the test of millennia.
(The traditional symbols I have drawn on the gate are relatively simple, as my drawing skills are not strong. However, if this work is selected, I will replace them with symbols more representative of the area where the work will be placed.)
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