Vanessa Bonino - Koi carp
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Koi carp by Vanessa Bonino, maiolica ceramic, unique piece, 2026, 32 × 37 × 5 cm, hand-signed, in excellent condition with a ready-to-hang hook and certificate of authenticity.
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Ceramics - Majolica
"Koi carp" was created by shaping the clay and, through firing in a professional kiln, terracotta was obtained. Then, at the second firing, ceramic was produced. The artist studies the animals and the feeling she perceives, she conveys it through her vision, shaping the matter. The carp is a lively and strong fish, which is long-lived. It is a symbol of courage, strength, and patience. It is a magical animal and a good-luck charm that calls to the East and all the fascination it brings.
It features a hook for hanging.
It will be shipped inside a solid packaging, with a certificate of authenticity.
Vanessa Bonino, born in Turin in 1992, is a contemporary artist known for her eclectic and innovative style. Her works often combine realistic and surreal elements, addressing themes related to nature, femininity, and identity, with a mix of elegance and expressiveness. Bonino stands out for her ability to interpret reality in an original way, creating pieces that stimulate reflection and emotionally engage the viewer. Her young career has led her to exhibit in various shows, consolidating her role in the Italian contemporary art scene.
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 TranslateCeramics - Majolica
"Koi carp" was created by shaping the clay and, through firing in a professional kiln, terracotta was obtained. Then, at the second firing, ceramic was produced. The artist studies the animals and the feeling she perceives, she conveys it through her vision, shaping the matter. The carp is a lively and strong fish, which is long-lived. It is a symbol of courage, strength, and patience. It is a magical animal and a good-luck charm that calls to the East and all the fascination it brings.
It features a hook for hanging.
It will be shipped inside a solid packaging, with a certificate of authenticity.
Vanessa Bonino, born in Turin in 1992, is a contemporary artist known for her eclectic and innovative style. Her works often combine realistic and surreal elements, addressing themes related to nature, femininity, and identity, with a mix of elegance and expressiveness. Bonino stands out for her ability to interpret reality in an original way, creating pieces that stimulate reflection and emotionally engage the viewer. Her young career has led her to exhibit in various shows, consolidating her role in the Italian contemporary art scene.
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
Ceramics type
Majolica
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Contemporary
Material
Ceramic
Artist
Vanessa Bonino
Title of artwork
Koi carp
Signature
Hand signed
Edition
One-of-a-kind piece
Year
2026
Colour
Green, Grey, Yellow
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
37 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
5 cm
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