Angelo Scardino - Cancro, Custode della Luna

Cancer, Guardian of the Moon
Series “Zodiac Signs”.
A female figure presses a crescent moon close to her face, in an intimate, gathered gesture. With this work, dedicated to Cancer, Angelo Scardino interprets the zodiacal imaginary through a composition that evokes sensitivity, protection, and interiority.
The long wavy mane and the folds of the drapery accompany the figure’s pose, while the essential geometry of the base balances the forms. The relief crab on the front makes explicit the reference to the zodiac sign; the crescent moon completes its symbolic language.
The work belongs to the series “Zodiac Signs”, in which the astrological theme becomes a sculptural subject. A proposal for those who wish to start or enrich a collection dedicated to the zodiac, or to choose a personal gift related to the sign of Cancer.
Made in marble-effect PLA, it features a light, stippled finish, crossed by thin black details. The marble effect enhances the volumes and details of the composition.
The sculpture lends itself to display on a console, a shelf, or a pedestal, where it can be viewed from multiple angles and appreciated also in the work of the mane and drapery on the back.
An artwork aimed at those who collect contemporary sculpture and seek a figurative composition with strong visual contrast.
Shipped insured and traceable, with professional packaging and a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
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Artist Biography
Angelo Scardino was born in 1986 in Grottaglie (TA), the land of ceramics, where he took his first steps in his artistic career.
At the Liceo Artistico “Lisippo” of Manduria he trained in plastics and sculpture, then in 2007–2008 earned a first-level academic degree with top marks (110/110 and Honors) at the Academy of Fine Arts of Lecce.
In 2009–2010 he obtained a second-level degree, again with 110 and honors, with a theoretical thesis titled “The Sculpture of the Void,” devoted to the study and realization of sculptural models based on negative spatiality.
In 2012 he moved to Mantua, and he currently lives and works as a teacher in Verona.
His works are part of public and private collections in Italy and abroad.
Among recent participations are Paratissima Torino 2024, in the show “Tune In,” Paratissima 2025 in Moncalieri, with “Unpredictable–Untitled,” and the sixth edition of “Cortona in Arte” in 2026.
Alongside his individual path, he collaborates with Cinzia Ascari in the duo A_SCAR, dedicated to the relationship between nature, matter, and memory. In 2026 the duo received the MG Award for sculpture at the Arte Prize with “Custodi invisibili,” whose exhibition is planned at the Museo della Permanente in Milan from October 13 to 18, 2026.