Vanessa Bonino - Toro: material and strength
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Vanessa Bonino presents a 2026 unique terracotta sculpture, Toro: material and strength, 34 cm high, 11 cm wide and 8 cm deep, mounted on a solid oak base, signed by the artist and with a COA.
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In this sculpture by Vanessa Bonino, patinated terracotta interprets a monumental and introspective force. The bull, a central figure in the artist's imagery, is here rendered with a dense and vibrant materiality; the surface, marked by decisive strikes that recall plastic workmanship, captures the light, revealing a profound inner vitality.
The animal appears in a moment of powerful quiet, a mass of muscle charged with restrained energy. The tactile contrast between the dark terracotta and the natural wooden base elevates the figure, endowing it with sacred dignity. The work not only celebrates physical power, but a silent, archaic resilience: a perfect synthesis between the earth molded and the organic warmth of the support, which transforms the subject into a contemporary totem of rare emotional intensity.
It will be shipped inside a solid protective shell with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Vanessa Bonino (Turin, 1992) is a contemporary artist whose current research focuses on the plastic force of material sculpture. Trained in the cultural fervor of Turin, Bonino has evolved her eclectic style toward an original synthesis between ceramic tradition and digital languages.
Her latest productions testify to a deep experimentation with terracotta and glazed ceramic, where ancestral forms — such as the bull or the carp — are reinterpreted through low-poly geometries or expressionist, highly dynamic sculptures. Her stylistic signature is distinguished by the expert use of color-shifting cold patinas and vitreous 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 steady rise in the Italian contemporary art scene is confirmed by an ever firmer presence in private collections and dynamic exhibition contexts.
Translated by Google TranslateIn this sculpture by Vanessa Bonino, patinated terracotta interprets a monumental and introspective force. The bull, a central figure in the artist's imagery, is here rendered with a dense and vibrant materiality; the surface, marked by decisive strikes that recall plastic workmanship, captures the light, revealing a profound inner vitality.
The animal appears in a moment of powerful quiet, a mass of muscle charged with restrained energy. The tactile contrast between the dark terracotta and the natural wooden base elevates the figure, endowing it with sacred dignity. The work not only celebrates physical power, but a silent, archaic resilience: a perfect synthesis between the earth molded and the organic warmth of the support, which transforms the subject into a contemporary totem of rare emotional intensity.
It will be shipped inside a solid protective shell with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Vanessa Bonino (Turin, 1992) is a contemporary artist whose current research focuses on the plastic force of material sculpture. Trained in the cultural fervor of Turin, Bonino has evolved her eclectic style toward an original synthesis between ceramic tradition and digital languages.
Her latest productions testify to a deep experimentation with terracotta and glazed ceramic, where ancestral forms — such as the bull or the carp — are reinterpreted through low-poly geometries or expressionist, highly dynamic sculptures. Her stylistic signature is distinguished by the expert use of color-shifting cold patinas and vitreous 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 steady rise in the Italian contemporary art scene is confirmed by an ever firmer presence in private collections and dynamic exhibition contexts.
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Era
After 2000
Wood type
Oak
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Contemporary
Material
Earthenware, Wood
Artist
Vanessa Bonino
Title of artwork
Toro: material and strength
Signature
Hand signed
Edition
One-of-a-kind hand-sculpted piece.
Year
2026
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
34 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
8 cm
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