Ask HN: What does the image on http://paulgraham.com/index.html signify?

[aagnihot]

Is there any underlying meaning top it? Does the statue in the image signify anything (like Greek/roman gods/goddesses)? Many a times I wonder what is it...

[ScottWhigham]

Obligatory link: http://paulgraham.com/index.html

[movix]

The other bit makes me think of little green men - is it a sign???

[AlphaEvolve]

An idea of progress, moving forward.