The RAQ
The RAQ began as an experimental piece. I was exploring what contemporary Assyrian sculpture could be. I wanted to take the remnants of history we hold and transform them into a form that feels strong, modern, and full of purpose. This work evolved into something that feels both excavated and newly constructed. It sits in the space between erosion and intention. The form is built using 3D software from block-like “stones,” a reference to ancient architectural structures. These shapes are stacked, shifted, and reimagined to create something entirely new.
The title The RAQ came from an Instagram follower. I later shaped the acronym to stand for Remnants of an Ancient Quarry. It felt right. The name suggests both the physical source of the form and its deeper conceptual foundation, a place where heritage is unearthed and transformed. The sculpture loosely echoes the silhouette of a winged bull, while remaining abstract enough to invite personal interpretation.
The RAQ will be available in large, medium, and small sizes, echoing how Assyrian Lamassu were often created in various scales. Each version is 3D-printed in matte white PLA, designed to function as both sculpture and canvas. The surface is ideal for painting with acrylic paint. This invitation to personalize is intentional. By offering the piece in its raw state, I want to open the door to co-creation. This is not just about preserving the past. It’s about engaging with it together. The RAQ invites collectors to remember, reclaim, and reconfigure what we carry forward.
7″ × 3″ × 8″
3-D Printed PLA