Luciano Greco - 1971 - Esuvia

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Luciano Greco (born 1971) from Italy presents Esuvia, a unique 1/1 multi‑material sculpture from 2026 in terracotta, wood and lace, 31 cm wide, 77 cm high, 5 cm deep, weighing 5 kg, signed by hand with a certificate stamp and in excellent condition, framed and sold directly by the artist.

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The work presents itself as a powerful poly-material composition that blends sculpture and graphics, exploring the theme of human fragility and cultural stratification.
"Esuvia" is a piece with strong symbolic and material impact, centered on the metamorphic concept of transformation and the abandonment of the visible shell. The term identifies the shell or skin left behind by an organism after molting: in the composition, the terracotta profile takes on the value of a mask-relic, whose cracks on the surface tell of the passage of time and the fragility of human experience.
It is a deep meditation on memory and on the persistence of matter even after the original form has evolved.

The work is unique, and it comes with a frame and the corresponding hanger.
Shipping will take place in a shockproof box, insured and with tracking.

Luciano Greco (1971) is a sculptor, painter, and craftsman, trained in the workshops of the great Taranto masters in the 1980s and 1990s. After graduating from the Art High School, he earned his degree at the Academy of Fine Arts of Lecce, during which time he actively attended numerous artistic circles. His research focuses on experimenting with reclaimed materials – such as waste, offcuts, and industrial debris – with which he creates figurative sculptures.

At the center of his production is the current human condition, where the boundaries between pathology and normality blur. Today his creations are part of numerous private collections across Europe.

The work presents itself as a powerful poly-material composition that blends sculpture and graphics, exploring the theme of human fragility and cultural stratification.
"Esuvia" is a piece with strong symbolic and material impact, centered on the metamorphic concept of transformation and the abandonment of the visible shell. The term identifies the shell or skin left behind by an organism after molting: in the composition, the terracotta profile takes on the value of a mask-relic, whose cracks on the surface tell of the passage of time and the fragility of human experience.
It is a deep meditation on memory and on the persistence of matter even after the original form has evolved.

The work is unique, and it comes with a frame and the corresponding hanger.
Shipping will take place in a shockproof box, insured and with tracking.

Luciano Greco (1971) is a sculptor, painter, and craftsman, trained in the workshops of the great Taranto masters in the 1980s and 1990s. After graduating from the Art High School, he earned his degree at the Academy of Fine Arts of Lecce, during which time he actively attended numerous artistic circles. His research focuses on experimenting with reclaimed materials – such as waste, offcuts, and industrial debris – with which he creates figurative sculptures.

At the center of his production is the current human condition, where the boundaries between pathology and normality blur. Today his creations are part of numerous private collections across Europe.

Details

Era
After 2000
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Modern
Material
lace, Earthenware, Wood
Artist
Luciano Greco - 1971
Title of artwork
Esuvia
Signature
signature and stamp on the certificate, Hand signed
Edition
one of one
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
77 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
5 cm
Weight
5 kg
ItalyVerified
19
Objects sold
Private

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