Sardine - ROCK’N ROLL
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Sardine presents Rock N’ Roll, a real-size hand sculpture in PLA decorated with over 8,500 3 mm crystals, edition 1 of 3, signed, 2026, from Portugal.
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- Artist: Nuno Sardine
- Collection: “Free Hand, Free Expression”
- Piece: Rock N’ Roll
NOTA: This lot contains a mockup made with AI. Please refer to the original photographs to verify the actual condition of the artwork.
In an era in which we think that freedom of expression is a hard-won asset, frequently used, but we constantly stumble upon the true meaning of expression, often generating conflicts between what is civic and what is free! Never do to others what you don’t like being done to you! That is your freedom! That is the expression!
And this collection presents itself with real-size hands that show expressive cues that replace words which, at their moment, say what lies inside us.
- Hand sculpture in PLA, life-size, decorated with more than 8,500 3mm crystals, one by one.
- Limited edition of 3 units.
- Numbered and signed and delivered with CoA
Nuno Sardine is a visual artist whose practice sits at the intersection of carnival aesthetics and contemporary art. His painting is marked by a stylistic fusion between pop culture, the graphic rawness of Street Art, and the emotional and pictorial intensity of neo-expressionism. His work explores narratives, identity themes, and the eternal quest for creative transgression. He is also a Portuguese costume designer, widely recognized for his role as artistic director, especially linked to Carnival and samba schools in Portugal. He combines training in fine arts and fashion design with the development of Carnival parades, costumes, and storylines, standing out for creativity in the carnival universe.
Under his direction, several carnival groups have won prizes, including best costumes, best storyline, and most original show, having been crowned local and national champions on multiple occasions.
These aspects have solidified his reputation as one of Portugal’s most innovative Carnival artists, bringing an artistic approach that values creativity and the visual narrative of Carnival, emphasizing the “Open-Air Theatre.”
Nuno Sardine is frequently invited to workshops, seminars, and talks on Carnival, costumes, and creativity.
Instagram: NunoSardine
Web: https://sardine.pt/
Wiki: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuno_Sardine
- Artist: Nuno Sardine
- Collection: “Free Hand, Free Expression”
- Piece: Rock N’ Roll
NOTA: This lot contains a mockup made with AI. Please refer to the original photographs to verify the actual condition of the artwork.
In an era in which we think that freedom of expression is a hard-won asset, frequently used, but we constantly stumble upon the true meaning of expression, often generating conflicts between what is civic and what is free! Never do to others what you don’t like being done to you! That is your freedom! That is the expression!
And this collection presents itself with real-size hands that show expressive cues that replace words which, at their moment, say what lies inside us.
- Hand sculpture in PLA, life-size, decorated with more than 8,500 3mm crystals, one by one.
- Limited edition of 3 units.
- Numbered and signed and delivered with CoA
Nuno Sardine is a visual artist whose practice sits at the intersection of carnival aesthetics and contemporary art. His painting is marked by a stylistic fusion between pop culture, the graphic rawness of Street Art, and the emotional and pictorial intensity of neo-expressionism. His work explores narratives, identity themes, and the eternal quest for creative transgression. He is also a Portuguese costume designer, widely recognized for his role as artistic director, especially linked to Carnival and samba schools in Portugal. He combines training in fine arts and fashion design with the development of Carnival parades, costumes, and storylines, standing out for creativity in the carnival universe.
Under his direction, several carnival groups have won prizes, including best costumes, best storyline, and most original show, having been crowned local and national champions on multiple occasions.
These aspects have solidified his reputation as one of Portugal’s most innovative Carnival artists, bringing an artistic approach that values creativity and the visual narrative of Carnival, emphasizing the “Open-Air Theatre.”
Nuno Sardine is frequently invited to workshops, seminars, and talks on Carnival, costumes, and creativity.
Instagram: NunoSardine
Web: https://sardine.pt/
Wiki: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuno_Sardine
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Style subtype
Chic
Manufacturer/brand
Sardine
Era
After 2000
Style
Contemporary
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
3D PLA, Crystal, Plastic, Resin
Artist
Sardine
Title of artwork
ROCK’N ROLL
Signature
Signed
Edition
1/3
Year
2026
Colour
Gold, Pink, Red
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
22.5 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
300 g
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