Vanessa Bonino - Dreaming cat

In this terracotta sculpture, Vanessa Bonino transforms the feline figure into a fluid, almost spiritual vision. The modeling goes beyond anatomical form, elevating it into sinuous volumes that recall flames or currents of water, giving the work a strong sense of metaphysical dynamism. The cold patina is applied with a refined palette of night blue, silver, and golden reflections, which heighten the depth of the gaze and the vibrant texture of the surface. A unique piece (1/1), the work represents a perfect synthesis between the solidity of earth and the evanescence of a dream. Includes Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Vanessa Bonino is a contemporary artist whose current research focuses on the plastic force of material sculpture. Trained in Turin’s vibrant cultural scene, Bonino has evolved her eclectic style toward an original synthesis between ceramic tradition and digital languages.
Her latest productions attest to deep experimentation with terracotta and glazed ceramic, where ancestral forms — such as the bull or the carp figure — are reinterpreted through low-poly geometries or expressive, dynamic sculptures. Her stylistic signature stands out for the deft use of shifting cold patinas and glassy glazes, capable of transforming earth into surfaces vibrant with light and color.
Addressing themes related to nature and the metamorphosis of matter, Bonino creates works that are at once solid and fluid, inviting the viewer to reflect on the boundary between the archaic and the future. Her continual rise in the Italian contemporary art scene is confirmed by an ever stronger presence in private collections and dynamic exhibition contexts.