Sculpture, Estasi del Minotauro - 33 cm - Earthenware
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The Ecstasy of Asterion
Patinated terracotta sculpture – Mythology and contemporary art
Dimensions: 33 × 28 × 15 cm
Material: Patinated terracotta
Subject: Asterion, the Minotaur
Style: Contemporary figurative, inspired by mythology
Technique: Sculptural modeling with a polychrome, oxidized-effect finish
Description of the Work
The Ecstasy of Asterion is a sculpture of intense expressive power that offers a contemporary reinterpretation of one of the most enigmatic figures in Greek mythology: the Minotaur.
Far from the traditional portrayal of a ferocious monster imprisoned in the labyrinth, Asterion is restored to his deeper, more human dimension.
His head turned upward, lips slightly parted, and gaze suspended suggest a moment of ecstatic surrender, almost a yearning for something that transcends earthly existence.
The powerful anatomy of the torso contrasts with the vulnerability of the expression, creating a dialogue between strength and fragility, instinct and consciousness, matter and spirituality.
The terracotta surface features a striking blue-green patina, enriched with earthy and bronze hues that evoke the oxidation of ancient archaeological sculptures. The tactile finish highlights the anatomical details and gives the work a particularly intense sculptural presence.
Artistic Interpretation
In this portrayal, the Minotaur is no longer merely a symbol of monstrosity, but becomes a metaphor for the human condition.
Asterion’s ecstasy is the moment when the creature seems to symbolically transcend the boundaries of his own labyrinth, in search of possible liberation.
A work that unites the language of classical sculpture with the sensibility of contemporary art, inviting viewers to reflect on the relationship between identity, destiny, and transformation.
Features
* Three-dimensional sculpture in patinated terracotta.
* Copper-green patina with bronze and earthy hues.
* Expressive modeling and tactile surface.
* Mythological subject reinterpreted in a contemporary style.
* Suited to figurative sculpture collections, refined interiors, and exhibition spaces.
The Ecstasy of Asterion does not depict the monster that inhabits the labyrinth, but the being who, for one instant, imagines he might escape.
The Ecstasy of Asterion
Patinated terracotta sculpture – Mythology and contemporary art
Dimensions: 33 × 28 × 15 cm
Material: Patinated terracotta
Subject: Asterion, the Minotaur
Style: Contemporary figurative, inspired by mythology
Technique: Sculptural modeling with a polychrome, oxidized-effect finish
Description of the Work
The Ecstasy of Asterion is a sculpture of intense expressive power that offers a contemporary reinterpretation of one of the most enigmatic figures in Greek mythology: the Minotaur.
Far from the traditional portrayal of a ferocious monster imprisoned in the labyrinth, Asterion is restored to his deeper, more human dimension.
His head turned upward, lips slightly parted, and gaze suspended suggest a moment of ecstatic surrender, almost a yearning for something that transcends earthly existence.
The powerful anatomy of the torso contrasts with the vulnerability of the expression, creating a dialogue between strength and fragility, instinct and consciousness, matter and spirituality.
The terracotta surface features a striking blue-green patina, enriched with earthy and bronze hues that evoke the oxidation of ancient archaeological sculptures. The tactile finish highlights the anatomical details and gives the work a particularly intense sculptural presence.
Artistic Interpretation
In this portrayal, the Minotaur is no longer merely a symbol of monstrosity, but becomes a metaphor for the human condition.
Asterion’s ecstasy is the moment when the creature seems to symbolically transcend the boundaries of his own labyrinth, in search of possible liberation.
A work that unites the language of classical sculpture with the sensibility of contemporary art, inviting viewers to reflect on the relationship between identity, destiny, and transformation.
Features
* Three-dimensional sculpture in patinated terracotta.
* Copper-green patina with bronze and earthy hues.
* Expressive modeling and tactile surface.
* Mythological subject reinterpreted in a contemporary style.
* Suited to figurative sculpture collections, refined interiors, and exhibition spaces.
The Ecstasy of Asterion does not depict the monster that inhabits the labyrinth, but the being who, for one instant, imagines he might escape.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Antique
Material
Earthenware
Title of artwork
Estasi del Minotauro
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition
Height
33 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
15 cm
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