Soccer—or football, depending on where you live—is said to be the most universally played sport, while music is often described as the universal language. These two themes of connection come together seamlessly in this sculpture, offering a reflection on the shared experiences of contemporary life.

Here, the figure dribbles a soccer ball, earbuds nestled in his ears, absorbed in the rhythm of his movements and the beat of his music. It’s a universal image of joy and play that could belong to any young person, anywhere in the world. Yet, the materials root the work unmistakably in the Canadian Arctic. The body, carved in green stone and highly polished, gleams with a sense of motion, its curves and angles catching the light to suggest fluidity and energy. The MP3 player and headphones, crafted from caribou antler, are complemented by a headphone wire of waxed string, evoking the look and texture of sinew.