Vanessa Bonino - Metal Bull

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Vanessa Bonino presents Metal Bull, a unique terracotta sculpture in blue and gold, 23 x 29 x 13 cm, signed by hand in 2026 as a contemporary, eclectic-piece artwork in excellent condition, issued directly by the artist with a certificate of authenticity.

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Vanessa Bonino's work is a powerful formal synthesis that depicts a bull in dynamic tension. Made in terracotta, the sculpture deceives the eye thanks to a masterful cold patina that reproduces the metallic effect. The body, with geometry almost Cubist, concentrates the mass into an imposing hump, a symbol of primordial strength. The surface is richly tactile, full of grooves and corrugations that vibrate under light, while the blue color gives it a totemic and timeless appearance. It is a dialogue between earth and metal, where animal vigor becomes monumental and vibrant art.

It will be shipped inside a sturdy protective case, with a certificate of authenticity.

Vanessa Bonino, born in Turin in 1992, is a contemporary artist known for her eclectic and innovative style. Her artistic research spans several techniques and materials, from paintings to sculptures, always with a strong attention to detail and experimentation. Her works often combine realistic and surreal elements, tackling 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.

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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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Vanessa Bonino's work is a powerful formal synthesis that depicts a bull in dynamic tension. Made in terracotta, the sculpture deceives the eye thanks to a masterful cold patina that reproduces the metallic effect. The body, with geometry almost Cubist, concentrates the mass into an imposing hump, a symbol of primordial strength. The surface is richly tactile, full of grooves and corrugations that vibrate under light, while the blue color gives it a totemic and timeless appearance. It is a dialogue between earth and metal, where animal vigor becomes monumental and vibrant art.

It will be shipped inside a sturdy protective case, with a certificate of authenticity.

Vanessa Bonino, born in Turin in 1992, is a contemporary artist known for her eclectic and innovative style. Her artistic research spans several techniques and materials, from paintings to sculptures, always with a strong attention to detail and experimentation. Her works often combine realistic and surreal elements, tackling 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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Details

Era
After 2000
Style subtype
Eclectic
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Contemporary
Material
Earthenware
Artist
Vanessa Bonino
Title of artwork
Metal Bull
Signature
Hand signed
Edition
One-of-a-kind piece
Year
2026
Colour
Blue, Gold
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
29 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
13 cm
ItalyVerified
397
Objects sold
100%
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