Vanessa Bonino - Sculpture, Geometric Bull - 29 cm - Earthenware - 2026

Vanessa Bonino’s work is a powerful formal synthesis depicting a bull in dynamic tension. Made of terracotta, the sculpture deceives the eye with a masterful cold patina that recreates the oxidation of ancient bronze.
The body, with its almost Cubist geometry, concentrates its mass in an imposing hump, a symbol of primordial strength. The surface is highly textured, rich in grooves and ripples that shimmer in the light, while the metallic color lends it a totemic, timeless appearance. It is a dialogue between earth and metal, in which animal vigor becomes monumental, vibrant art.

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Vanessa Bonino (Turin, 1992) is a contemporary artist whose current practice focuses on the sculptural power of textured materials. Having developed her practice amid Turin’s vibrant cultural scene, Bonino has evolved her eclectic style into an original synthesis of ceramic tradition and digital languages.
Her recent work bears witness to deep experimentation with terracotta and glazed ceramics, in which ancestral forms—such as the figure of the bull or the carp—are reinterpreted through low-poly geometry or expressive, dynamic modeling. Her distinctive style is marked by the skilful use of iridescent cold patinas and vitreous glazes, which transform earth into surfaces shimmering with light and color.
Addressing themes related to nature and the metamorphosis of matter, Bonino creates works that are at once solid and fluid, inviting viewers to reflect on the boundary between the archaic and the future. Her steady rise on the Italian contemporary art scene is reflected in an increasingly strong presence in private collections and dynamic exhibition spaces.