Within the walls of Alea’s headquarters stands a majestic statue that captures the attention of all who enter. Alexandre Tomic, Founder of , shared the intriguing story behind this awe-inspiring piece of art. The statue, a tribute to the goddess of gambling, symbolizes not just luck but also the company’s innovative spirit and daring ethos.
Tomic’s eyes lit up as he began to recount the journey of its creation. “One thing I could not get my eyes off is that majestic statue we have on the first floor,” he said. The statue, a product of three years made by , a student of the Barcelona Academy of Art, was designed to represent Alea, the Latin goddess of luck. The phrase ‘Alea jacta est’, meaning ‘let the die be cast’, encapsulates the essence of this goddess. It signifies a point of no return, a leap of faith into the unknown, much like the act of gambling itself.
The statue is more than just a tribute to the goddess of luck. It is a symbol of the company’s commitment to pushing boundaries and challenging norms. “We wanted to build a statue that would represent and impersonate the goddess of luck. She had to be feminine, a woman, a goddess, something powerful, and something dark,” Tomic explained. This vision was inspired by his reading about angels and multi-dimensional creatures, leading to a design that is both human and otherworldly.
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Tomic continued, his enthusiasm palpable, “The statue is not what she seems to be. She’s a goddess, but not of a human nature. The statue we’ve seen up there took two and a half years to create.” The project has been driven by a French sculptor named Oriane Meurant who was working closely with the foundry Fundesti, where the statue was brought to life.
“The project was around 100K,” Tomic revealed. “She weighs about 700 kilos and stands three or four metres tall. It’s really a piece of art.” But the statue is more than just a piece of art. It’s a source of inspiration for the employees at Alea, a reminder of the magic in what they do. “She is obviously a protector,” Tomic added.
The statue has a secret, though. “Nobody sees her real face. She’s got a mask, and her real nature, her real face, is not shown to everyone.” Tomic plans to remove the mask once a year, between Christmas and New Year. “It’s a very special and magical week when time stretches. It will become a ritual,” he said with a smile.
The interview ended on a light-hearted note, with Tomic joking about the ritual. “We’ll all eat mushrooms, get intoxicated, dance around the statue, maybe some fire. I don’t know, a sacrifice, let’s go,” he laughed. As the interview concluded, the majestic statue stood as a testament to Alea’s commitment to innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence. The goddess of luck, it seemed, was indeed watching over them.