The Physical Award
“The Just Man” by the artist Bruce Naigles, symbolizes the bond of trust between two people joining in a handshake to confirm their commitment to each other.
A human flexes and raises a mighty form. It is the “Wheel of Life” – the primal symbol of continuity. Naigles’ “Wheel of Life” does not join in a circular end, it is bisected by “the handshake that obligates"." Through an ethical act, human beings contribute and become part of the cosmic order. The sculpture hints that ethical obligation is not a pre-given, but has to be carried forth by each and every human being – again and again and again …
(Description by Bjørn Li)
The sculpture is awarded at The Oslo City Hall, in the month of May, together with a diploma commemorating the achievement and occasion.
