Francioni Mastromarino (1978) - It's not a game!

The work tackles the theme of climate change, delivering a clear message: the Earth is not a game. "It's not a game" is a contemporary sculpture created by the artist couple Francioni Mastromarino. The sculpture depicts a soccer ball with the continents in relief, transforming it into a globe with small cracks concentrated in one point. A symbolic interpretation that fuses two images: the Earth, with the hexagons and pentagons characteristic of a soccer ball.

The authors denounce the flippant attitude towards climate agreements, precisely now on the occasion of the World Cup hosted in part by the United States, highlighting the risk of treating climate change and the safeguarding of our only planet with superficiality as if it were a game.

The materials used reflect a concrete commitment to the environment. Eco-sustainable mortars, inspired by bio-architecture, are mixed with rice hulls, a by-product of the rice mill that Francioni Mastromarino has long used in their works, and when mixed with the mortars they ensure the durability of the piece. This choice not only reduces environmental impact but also integrates the message of the work: respect for the planet must start from the smallest details.

A sculpture with a strong visual and ethical impact, perfect for those who wish for an artwork that makes one think about the future of our world.

The sculpture is the result of the synergy of two artists, Francioni and Mastromarino, a couple of artists and lovers who have been working together for about 20 years in their studio in Pietrasanta, Tuscany.

The chosen materials minimize the pollutant percentage, as does the use of cardboard cuttings as filler for the shipment. The sculpture is carefully packaged in a very sturdy box and shipped by express courier. All of our collectors are very satisfied with the sturdiness of our packaging.

With our sculptures we are present in private collections in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, France, Portugal, Denmark, Austria, USA, Switzerland, Romania, United Kingdom, Poland, Finland, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, United Arab Emirates and Italy.

For shipments outside the European Union, the sculpture will be accompanied by a certificate of free export for contemporary artworks, which will be stamped and validated by the Export Office of the Florence Superintendence of Fine Arts, part of the Ministry of Culture.

Regarding shipments to Germany, we are registered with the German LUCID register to ensure proper disposal of packaging. We commit to complying with environmental regulations and contributing to reducing environmental impact.

Whether the sculpture is shipped outside the European Union or to Germany, we ensure to provide all the necessary documents and comply with the required procedures to guarantee a safe and legal delivery.