Salvatore Alibrio - Unboxing - bronze effect
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Salvatore Alibrio presents the hand-painted terracotta sculpture Unboxing - bronze effect, a unique piece (15 × 22 × 8 cm) from 2026, signed by hand, in excellent condition and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
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The work "Unboxing" made of terracotta and hand-painted with acrylic colors is a fascinating and evocative sculpture, characterized by an intense blue face that emerges from a torn cardboard box. The face, rendered realistically, expresses a strong emotional charge, inviting the viewer to reflect on their emotions. The blue tone of the face creates a remarkable contrast with the beige background, composed of a mix of textures and shapes. The surface is irregular, almost as if the face is trying to break through a barrier, evoking themes of freedom and struggle. This sculpture symbolizes the search for authenticity and the vulnerability of the individual in the face of external pressures. The element of rupture and the play of colors make the work visually captivating and deeply evocative.
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 unites 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.
The work will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.
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 TranslateThe work "Unboxing" made of terracotta and hand-painted with acrylic colors is a fascinating and evocative sculpture, characterized by an intense blue face that emerges from a torn cardboard box. The face, rendered realistically, expresses a strong emotional charge, inviting the viewer to reflect on their emotions. The blue tone of the face creates a remarkable contrast with the beige background, composed of a mix of textures and shapes. The surface is irregular, almost as if the face is trying to break through a barrier, evoking themes of freedom and struggle. This sculpture symbolizes the search for authenticity and the vulnerability of the individual in the face of external pressures. The element of rupture and the play of colors make the work visually captivating and deeply evocative.
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 unites 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.
The work will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.
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
white earthenware
Artist
Salvatore Alibrio
Title of artwork
Unboxing - bronze effect
Signature
Hand signed
Edition
One-of-a-kind piece
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
22 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
8 cm
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