Salvatore Alibrio - Rubik's Identity
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Rubik's Identity by Salvatore Alibrio is a multicoloured, hand-signed resin and diplast sculpture (13 × 15 × 8 cm), 2026, a unique piece from the Serie Rubik's Identity with a certificate of authenticity and rigid packaging.
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Rubik's Identity Series
Year 2026
The artist has created a Series of Unique Works. Each sculpture is a one-off piece since it is made individually by hand, which guarantees its irreplicability. The variations of colors and faces among the cubes conceptually distinguish them, framing the work within the contemporary practice of “variations on the theme.”
Salvatore Alibrio's work transforms the iconic Rubik's Cube into a powerful metaphor for the psyche. Replacing the colored tiles with resin faces displaying introspective expressions, the artist explores the fragmentation of contemporary identity.
The contrast between the vibrant colors of pop art and the solemnity of human features creates an emotional short circuit: the human being is presented as a complex puzzle, an enigma waiting to be solved. The dynamic arrangement of the blocks suggests the constant mutability of the self, making this sculpture a fascinating dialog between play, design, and deep psychological analysis.
Salvatore Alibrio, born 1991, is an artist who has developed a significant sculptural research, participating in exhibitions and symposia, including those promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania. His practice explores artistic language through a pictorial vocabulary that blends tradition and experimentation. He uses materials such as stone, marble, and clay, revealing a deep connection with his cultural roots. His work addresses contemporary social issues, often reflecting on current tragedies. Alibrio reinterprets the recognizable through a logic of fragmentation, stimulating critical reflections. His mastery of materials and rigorous approach contribute to developing an autonomous artistic language, capable of expressing tension and strength.
Don’t miss the chance to add this unique piece to your collection, entirely made in Italy
The work will be supplied with a certificate of authenticity and will be shipped in a rigid protective case.
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Seller's Story
In the dialogue between matter and meaning, sculpture becomes a fragment of truth, capable of telling the stories of our contemporaneity and the roots that connect us to the past.
Salvatore Alibrio, born in 1991, is an artist who has developed a significant sculptural research, participating in exhibitions and symposia, including those promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania. His practice explores artistic language through an iconographic vocabulary that combines tradition and experimentation. He uses materials such as stone, marble, and clay, revealing a deep connection to his cultural roots. His work addresses contemporary social issues, often reflecting on current tragedies. Alibrio reinterprets the recognizable through a logic of fragmentation, stimulating critical reflections. His mastery of materials and rigorous approach contribute to developing an autonomous artistic language capable of expressing tension and strength.
Translated by Google TranslateRubik's Identity Series
Year 2026
The artist has created a Series of Unique Works. Each sculpture is a one-off piece since it is made individually by hand, which guarantees its irreplicability. The variations of colors and faces among the cubes conceptually distinguish them, framing the work within the contemporary practice of “variations on the theme.”
Salvatore Alibrio's work transforms the iconic Rubik's Cube into a powerful metaphor for the psyche. Replacing the colored tiles with resin faces displaying introspective expressions, the artist explores the fragmentation of contemporary identity.
The contrast between the vibrant colors of pop art and the solemnity of human features creates an emotional short circuit: the human being is presented as a complex puzzle, an enigma waiting to be solved. The dynamic arrangement of the blocks suggests the constant mutability of the self, making this sculpture a fascinating dialog between play, design, and deep psychological analysis.
Salvatore Alibrio, born 1991, is an artist who has developed a significant sculptural research, participating in exhibitions and symposia, including those promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania. His practice explores artistic language through a pictorial vocabulary that blends tradition and experimentation. He uses materials such as stone, marble, and clay, revealing a deep connection with his cultural roots. His work addresses contemporary social issues, often reflecting on current tragedies. Alibrio reinterprets the recognizable through a logic of fragmentation, stimulating critical reflections. His mastery of materials and rigorous approach contribute to developing an autonomous artistic language, capable of expressing tension and strength.
Don’t miss the chance to add this unique piece to your collection, entirely made in Italy
The work will be supplied with a certificate of authenticity and will be shipped in a rigid protective case.
The shipping cost includes a professional packing service, undertaken by a specialized company. This justifies a price that might be higher than the standard."}} If needed adjust quotes. Ensure valid JSON. Good. But there is smart quotes in original. It's okay. JSON string must escape newlines; we used literal newlines inside; that's valid. We included non-standard typographic quotes. Fine. Ensure no extra keys. Done. Wait we included
Seller's Story
In the dialogue between matter and meaning, sculpture becomes a fragment of truth, capable of telling the stories of our contemporaneity and the roots that connect us to the past.
Salvatore Alibrio, born in 1991, is an artist who has developed a significant sculptural research, participating in exhibitions and symposia, including those promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania. His practice explores artistic language through an iconographic vocabulary that combines tradition and experimentation. He uses materials such as stone, marble, and clay, revealing a deep connection to his cultural roots. His work addresses contemporary social issues, often reflecting on current tragedies. Alibrio reinterprets the recognizable through a logic of fragmentation, stimulating critical reflections. His mastery of materials and rigorous approach contribute to developing an autonomous artistic language capable of expressing tension and strength.
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Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
and diplast, Resin
Artist
Salvatore Alibrio
Title of artwork
Rubik's Identity
Signature
Hand signed
Edition
Rubik's Identity Series
Year
2026
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
15 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
8 cm
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