Salvatore Alibrio - Unboxing - bronze effect






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Salvatore Alibrio; title “Unboxing - bronze effect”; technique white terracotta with hand-painted acrylics; edition unique piece; year 2026; dimensions 15 × 22 × 8 cm; country of origin Italy; condition excellent; with certificate of authenticity.
Description from the seller
The work "Unboxing", made in terracotta and hand-painted with acrylic colors, is a fascinating and evocative sculpture, characterized by an intensely blue face emerging 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 were trying to break through a barrier, evoking themes of freedom and struggle. This sculpture embodies 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 reflection. 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
The work "Unboxing", made in terracotta and hand-painted with acrylic colors, is a fascinating and evocative sculpture, characterized by an intensely blue face emerging 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 were trying to break through a barrier, evoking themes of freedom and struggle. This sculpture embodies 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 reflection. 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.
