Andrea Oliva - walkyria

Sculpture created by a contemporary artist in steel. The title 'Walkyria' tells of a warrior woman, a mythological figure rooted in time. Mechanical parts were cut, shaped, and welded to give the sculpture a post-apocalyptic and current narrative language. The dimensions are approximately 100x24x20 cm, with a weight of about 8 kg. It will be carefully packaged and shipped via courier.

Biography

Born in Milan on 15/02/1973.
At 15, he enrolled in a classical high school, attended for a year, then decided to follow his instinct, left the gymnasium, and enrolled in the Caravaggio Art High School, where he graduated in 1992. He then attended the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, while simultaneously participating in ateliers of already established artists and beginning a long period of collaboration with some of them, from whom he learned specific sculpture techniques. He also worked for a period at the historic plaster workshop 'Fumagalli e Dossi,' where he learned casting and mold-making techniques. He started a consistent series of solo exhibitions, the first in 1994, and participated in sculpture symposia and competitions. He also became an artist member of the Museo della Permanente in Milan. Additionally, he dedicated himself to painting and poetry writing, some of which were published in specialized magazines.
Create on commission the plaques for 'Doctorate in Chemical Sciences and Industrial Chemistry' for the University of Milan in 2004 and for the University of Insubria (Varese Como) in 2005.
He created several public monuments, one of the most important being a funerary monument located in the Milan Main Cemetery.
Lives and works in Mezzago, Milan.
An 8kg item, signed by the artist, will be carefully packed and shipped via courier.