Vanessa Bonino - Dreaming cat

In this terracotta sculpture, Vanessa Bonino transforms the feline figure into a fluid and almost spiritual vision. The modeling does not stop at anatomical form, but rises into sinuous volumes that recall flames or currents of water, giving the work a strong sense of metaphysical dynamism. The cold patina is executed with a refined palette of midnight blue, silver and golden reflections, which accentuate the depth of the gaze and the vibrant texture of the surface. Unique piece (1/1), the work represents a perfect synthesis between the solidity of earth and the evanescence of dream. Includes Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Vanessa Bonino is a contemporary artist whose current research focuses on the plastic force of matter sculpture. Formed 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 figure of the bull or the carp — are reinterpreted through low-poly geometries or expressionist models full of dynamism. Her stylistic signature is distinguished by the prudent use of changing cold patinas and vitreous glazes, capable of transforming earth into surfaces vibrant with light and color.
Affrontando temi legati alla natura e alla metamorfosi della materia, Bonino crea opere che sono al contempo solide e fluide, invitando lo spettatore a riflettere sul confine tra l'arcaico e il futuro. La sua costante ascesa nel panorama dell'arte contemporanea italiana è confermata da una presenza sempre più solida in collezioni private e contesti espositivi dinamici.