Federico Alibrio - Earth & Aurora - Leaf Barn Owl XL

"Earth & Aurora" – Federico Alibrio
(From the celebrated Leaf Barn Owl series – Unique Wall Sculpture)
Presentation of the Artwork for Collectors:
With "Earth & Aurora," Federico Alibrio presents one of the most poetic and chromatically sophisticated works in the Leaf Barn Owl series. In this ceramic wall sculpture, the stylized figure of the barn owl merges sublimely with the organic form of a leaf, creating a visual talisman in which the animal and plant worlds dissolve into one another.
The silhouette of the bird of prey, bent in a gesture of quiet, solemn introspection, holds an aura of ancient mystery in the sunken features of its face. But it is in the glaze that the work reveals its true alchemical magic:
Earth and Amber (The Head): The upper part of the body and the head are enveloped in warm shades of honey amber and earthy ochre, with a deep, glossy finish that evokes the warmth of the setting sun and the roots of the earth.
Aurora and Moss (The Metamorphosis): Moving down toward the tip of the leaf, the glaze opens into a fluid, reactive fusion. Shades of celadon green and mineral turquoise, along with strokes of opalescent blue, bloom across the surface like the northern lights or lichens on dew-damp stone.
Matter and Light: The mirror-like, glassy finish captures its surroundings, making the ceramic's gentle reliefs shimmer as the lighting changes. Each reflection reveals new chromatic alchemies, making the visual experience timeless and never quite the same.
Why Add It to Your Collection:
This work represents the ideal synthesis of Alibrio's artistic vision: the formal rigor of stylization meets the freedom of nature, as the heat of the kiln permanently captures an unrepeatable moment of chromatic transition. It is not simply a wall sculpture, but a focal point of light and energy, created to enrich contemporary art and studio ceramics collections with a piece of great emotional and conceptual depth.

This unique and original ceramic piece was modeled in clay, fired, and subsequently glazed.
The work will be shipped with careful packaging and its certificate of authenticity.

The Italian artist Federico Alibrio, born in 1995, is always seeking inspiration and new experiences to help him grow.

He graduated with a degree in Sculpture from the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania in 2021 and works in sculpture and painting. He has participated, and continues to participate, in exhibitions and symposia of high cultural standing, demonstrating commitment and dedication in his sculptural practice.

Reality itself is his greatest source of inspiration. His passions are wildlife (with a particular sensitivity to endangered species) and trees. His aim is to showcase the beauty of nature.