Goldorak statue, Steel art statue at a roundabout in Thiers, France.
Goldorak is a steel art sculpture at a roundabout in Thiers that depicts the Japanese robot character with careful attention to its distinctive form and proportions. The work was created by Didier Berujon and now serves as a notable landmark that visitors and locals encounter when passing through the area.
The sculpture emerged from the artist's personal collection of toys and childhood memories, which he decided to transform into a metal artwork. The finished piece was installed in 2018 and has since become a permanent part of the local landscape.
The statue depicts Grendizer, a character from a Japanese animated series that became popular in France through television in the late 1970s and connected with many people who grew up watching it.
The sculpture can be viewed at any time from the roundabout and is easy to access whether you are driving or walking through Thiers. Since it sits at a public intersection, it remains accessible whenever you pass by without needing special planning or arrangements.
The creation came together through intensive handcraft work by two artisans who worked on the metal structure over several weeks. This hand-made quality gives the sculpture something special, as it was not produced by machines but shaped through the skill and persistence of the craftsmen.
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