Rituals and Relicts

Time devoted to mythological symbols and legendary stories, reimagining ancient gods, creatures, and sacred relics through innovative sculptural forms.​

Echoes of Empires

Sculptures capturing the essence of lost civilizations through abstract human forms and portraits, representing historical figures and mythological deities.

Lost Languages

A focus on the geometric patterns and designs found in ancient temples, tombs, and religious monuments, reinterpreted with modern abstraction.

Lila Montgomery

transforms historical fragments into bold, contemporary works of art

In Ancient Artifacts, sculptor Lila Montgomery

transforms historical fragments into bold, contemporary works of art. Inspired by a fascination for archaeology and ancient architecture, Montgomery’s sculptures evoke the essence of lost civilizations while challenging traditional forms.


Each piece in the exhibition is a reinterpretation

of timeless artifacts, merging organic textures with modern abstraction. Influenced by Picasso’s avant-garde spirit, Lila explores the intersection of history and creativity, offering viewers a fresh perspective on relics of the past.

① Rituals and Relicts

The collection seeks to bridge the gap between the ancient and the avant-garde, inviting viewers to explore the enduring power of myth in a modern context.

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② Echoes of Empires

These sculptures not only symbolize the people and gods of past civilizations, but also invite contemplation on the transience of power, memory, and cultural identity, offering a modern tribute to the legacies they left behind.

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③ Lost Languages

By merging the timeless beauty of ancient architecture with a minimalist, modern approach, these designs offer a fresh perspective on tradition, creating a dialogue between the past and the present.

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Lila Montgomery

New Zealand-born sculptor, now based in Arizona