After over four centuries - Bologna’s Neptune is re-born as a one-off, 3.4 metre tall monolith of Neptune Majestic - sculpted by hand in granite stone, to stand as legacy for generations. A reminder that passion, grit, and determination can restore faith in transforming life obstacles into a success
Author with his source of inspiration
Dreams & Hope - forged into enduring stone
The Triumph of Will and Imagination
It is a symbol of what can be achieved through imagination, persistence, and purpose. It embodies a belief that even the most daunting goals can be realized when grit and perseverance are applied with unwavering commitment.
The Art Project is a beacon directed especially at young dreamers - to make them believe in the attainability of their aspirations. Its form and presence remind us, that true success lies not in shortcuts, but in the mastery of discipline, creativity, and self-belief.
First Public Exhibition
Sculpting was completed on 15th of December 2018, after nearly two years of carving the granite stone Blanco Salinas excavated in Portugal. At the Mayor’s request, it was installed in Hel city of Poland, to be ready for unveiling ceremony on 20 May 2020, with a patronage from the Italian Ambassador to Poland and a Mayor of Bologna. Displayed in Hel until 20 October 2024 as a cultural landmark and Storm’s legacy to future generations, it was permanently relocated to Perth, Western Australia, in January 2025.
Reviews & Endorsements - Italian Ambassador to Poland
The Italian Ambassador to Poland, H.E. Aldo Amati, and the Mayor of the city of Bologna have accepted invitations from the author of a sculpting project - Arck Storm, and from the Mayor of the town of Hel, to attend the unveiling ceremony as the main honoured guests.
Reviews & Endorsement
Consul General to the Republic of Poland in Sydney H.E. Piotr Rakowski has welcomed relocation of the sculpture to Australia; in support of diversity, acceptance and curiosity within multiple cultures in Australia.
Reviews & Endorsements
The Italian Ambassador to Australia H.E. Paolo Crudele, expressed his appreciation for the relocation of the sculpture to Australia, while the Istituto Italiano di Cultura noted its satisfaction on behalf of the Italian community in Australia.
Articles and radio talks by: IL Globo & SBS Polish
The captivating story behind the monolith sculpture
From the Author
About the Art Project
About the Art Project
Neptune Majestic was born as an art project for a meaningful purpose and forged into a sculpture of enduring stone.
With a final strike of chisel and hammer on 15 December 2018, the granite monolith of Neptune Majestic emerged - no longer merely a figure in stone, but something imbued with presence of enduring power.
It is a symbol of wha
Neptune Majestic was born as an art project for a meaningful purpose and forged into a sculpture of enduring stone.
With a final strike of chisel and hammer on 15 December 2018, the granite monolith of Neptune Majestic emerged - no longer merely a figure in stone, but something imbued with presence of enduring power.
It is a symbol of what can be achieved through imagination, persistence, and purpose. It embodies the belief that even the most daunting goals can be realized when grit and perseverance are applied with unwavering commitment.
The sculpture is a beacon aimed especially at young dreamers - to make them believe in the attainability of their aspirations.
Its form and presence remind us that true success lies not in shortcuts, but in the mastery of discipline, creativity, and self-belief.
Neptune Majestic Project was for me a symbolic quest of parenthood, a legacy - cast in a tangible form. Its purpose was to guide my children through life with encouragement, so they are poised to believe in their dreams and fulfill their goals with perseverance, wisdom, and determination - even if my presence was to gently fade, a distance to grow, or if the bond was to be quietly tested at times.
It has originated from my own artistic conception and from a soul touching experience when I developed the conceptual framework, artistic intent, and symbolic narrative of the piece. I chose a specific mythological form that encompasses an artistic beauty, fluent dynamics, wisdom and inner strength.
I sourced a quarry in Portugal and I ordered a 34 ton block of granite to be cut into specific measurements. After a short trip to Bologna city in Italy, it was a time to find an artist stone carver, and after six months of searching through the internet I found a sculptor whose skills I hired under contract, solely for the technical execution of my art project. He was to work in accordance with my detailed instructions while carving my Neptune Majestic statue. I was mindfully guiding him daily, to apply alterations from the original statue of Neptune of Bologna. The sculptor whom I commissioned was to contribute his specialist technical skills while sculpting for me while "under hire".
I used a similar approach when I purchased a custom-sized 6.5 ton block of granite stone for a plinth.I engaged a stonemason to cut it in accordance with my aesthetic lines of design, so to secure a proper and admirable viewing platform for the statue.
For me, what matters most in creating art forms is the inspiration and healing we leave behind in others.
Above all, I cultivate a mindset rooted in curiosity and optimism opened to change, grounded in clarity, and committed to purpose.
About the Art Project
About the Art Project
About the Art Project
Neptune Majestic stands as a powerful testament to human creativity, resilience, grit and determination, at the same time embodying visual elegance, dynamics and sophistication in the sculpture.
The breathtaking monolith invites admirers not to solely view the statue's grand physical form but to explore their their own limits & aspirations
Neptune Majestic stands as a powerful testament to human creativity, resilience, grit and determination, at the same time embodying visual elegance, dynamics and sophistication in the sculpture.
The breathtaking monolith invites admirers not to solely view the statue's grand physical form but to explore their their own limits & aspirations, to explore self-resilience when faced with challenging task served at them during the inspirational journey through life.
Throughout the realization of an Art Project, the author sought to communicate enduring values: believe your own power of imagination, the pursuit to excellence, and the transformative nature of perseverance.
The sculpture draws inspiration from the mythological figure - Neptune of Bologna which was erected in Italy, in 1566.
Neptune Majestic is not its direct replica but instead, it is a re-imagining crafted with purpose, adapted through thoughtful anatomical and symbolic alterations, and sculpted entirely by hand from a colossal 34-ton, 3.4-meter-high block of granite.
It is the first and only hand-carved granite interpretation of Bologna's Neptune in the world. Its a personal work of immense scale, of technical difficulty and emotional resonance. It is a fusion of strength, wisdom, and of aesthetic precision.
Storm’s Neptune Majestic is envisioned not simply as pagan god, but as an athletic figure of a young person representing tenacity and grit, fused with the wisdom of aged man's head. The older face represents wisdom, authority and divine antiquity; the athletic body represents eternal strength, vitality and power, which was typical for Renaissance artists to combine. The interplay of youth and wisdom evokes a powerful emotional response in the viewer: strength without arrogance, confidence tempered by reflection.
To complete this piece, it took nearly two years of intense full days work of six-days per week. It is a testament - not only to the scale of the project but to the dedication required in its conception and in bringing it to life.
The Plinth - a foundation of reverence and emotion.
In classical sculpture, the plinth is not just a base - it is part of a message, “for what is a sculpture without its plinth?
As Auguste Rodin once said: “The plinth does for sculpture what the frame does for canvas.”
Looking upwards, the sculpture on the plinth gives a sense of power, reverence, or even divinity - much like the angels high in a cathedral ceilings - out of reach, yet eternally aspirational.”
This philosophy guided a design of the 6.5-ton granite plinth, which was custom-excavated from the same Portuguese quarry as the sculpture's stone itself. Storm personally designed its proportions and features to ensure that even the lowest details of the statue are visible to a viewer of an average height, thus maximizing engagement and the emotional impact.
The hard raw stone of granite which symbolizes the journey of becoming Neptune Majestic is more than a figure in stone; it is a symbol of what can be achieved through imagination, persistence, and purpose.
It embodies the belief, that even the most daunting goals can be realized when grit and aesthetic vision are applied with unwavering commitment.
The sculpture serves as an invitation - especially to young dreamers - to believe in the attainability of their aspirations.
Its form and presence remind us that true success lies-not in shortcuts, but in the mastery of discipline, creativity, and self-belief.
Power your Dream
About the Art Project
Power your Dream
The vision, planning, and relentless effort behind the creation of Neptune Majestic-a monolithic granite sculpture carved from a single 34-ton block-serves as a powerful metaphor for the human journey. It stands as a keynote to all who dare to dream, reminding us that when envisioning your future, let your goals be fueled by passion, be g
The vision, planning, and relentless effort behind the creation of Neptune Majestic-a monolithic granite sculpture carved from a single 34-ton block-serves as a powerful metaphor for the human journey. It stands as a keynote to all who dare to dream, reminding us that when envisioning your future, let your goals be fueled by passion, be guided by courage, and grounded in wisdom.
Neptune Majestic is more than a work of art; it embodies elegance and sophistication, as well as it gives a tribute to the boundless potential of a human spirit.
This masterpiece aims to unlock imagination, to ignite self-confidence, and to awaken grit and determination required to transform aspirations into reality.
Enzo Ferrari once said: 'If you can dream it, you can do it.'