The unicorn of Fayé

For the artist, Livia de Poli, the desire to create works of monumental size came naturally. While remaining in a universe of rounded shapes and colours, she wanted to give volume to her creations. The Unicorn of Fayé is enthroned in the middle of the garden of the Museum of Fine Arts. This colourful work has its source in the «narratives» of the past. These stories, which were told at vigils, reveal the worries, fears and hopes of the people of the sub-Vosgean country during the previous centuries. On the other hand, the «Unicorn of Fayé» is a positive and solar figure who comes to ward off bad luck. The front side is made up of colourful and joyful curves. The back side shows four animals corresponding to the four elements: Earth (horse or bovine figure), air (bird), water (fish) and fire (salamander).