Leap of Faith

Artist: Irina Daylene

Stainless Steel Sculpture

26.5″ x 31.5″ x 25″

In Leap of Faith, a polished stainless steel sumo wrestler launches skyward, arms flung wide, face lifted in pure exhilaration. Traditionally seen as a symbol of strength, endurance, and groundedness, the sumo figure here is reimagined in a moment of total freedom—defying expectations, gravity, and the weight of tradition itself.

The mirror-like surface amplifies the sculpture’s dynamism, reflecting the environment and drawing the viewer into its bold energy. Despite the solidity of the material and the wrestler’s powerful physique, the pose conveys an effortless buoyancy, blurring the line between mass and motion, strength and surrender.

Leap of Faith speaks to the courage required to let go of certainty and embrace the unknown. It’s a powerful metaphor for transformation, risk, and the liberating act of trusting one’s own momentum. Rooted in contemporary figurative sculpture and pop culture reference, this piece offers an uplifting, universal message wrapped in gleaming, monumental form.