I like this. It shows the struggles of the creating process that many artist face today. I also like the history you showed in this as well. Great job!
I liked the alliteration of “rough relief” and the story itself is intriguing. I’d like to know more about this world and the people or Statues that populate it, and that’s a major plus+++. Great idea. Now to steal it and make millions… totally kidding! (unconvincing smirk fading from my face and all of your trust for me does likewise.) jk, haha.