Daniel Janssen
Labrys
Named after the historic and culturally significant double-headed axe, this sculpture uses one to form the iconic, symmetrical profile of a hammerhead shark. It’s suspended by three strands of steel seaweed, giving the heavy metal frame a sense of weightless motion. The result is a contrast between the sharp, industrial materials and the fluid grace of an ocean predator.
Size
31" H x 36" L x 14" W
Weight
27lbs
Hammerhead sharks are famous for their unique, T-shaped heads called cephalofoils. These act like a high-tech sensory wing. This broad shape allows their eyes to be placed far apart for a 360-degree vertical view, letting them see above and below simultaneously. They are also incredibly agile, using their heads as a literal "rudder" to pin down their favorite meal: stingrays. Interestingly, hammerheads are one of the few animals known to tan, darkening their skin when they spend long periods in shallow, sun-drenched waters.