Vanessa Bonino - Sculpture, Koi carp - 37 cm - Majolica - 2026

Koi carp was created by shaping clay and firing it in a professional kiln to produce terracotta.
It was then fired a second time to create ceramic.
The artist studies animals and the sensations she perceives, conveying them through her own vision as she shapes the material.
The carp is a lively, powerful fish, which is why it is long-lived. It is a symbol of courage, strength, and patience. It is a magical, lucky animal that evokes the East and all its allure.

It has a hook for hanging.
It will be shipped in sturdy packaging, with a certificate of authenticity.

Vanessa Bonino (Turin, 1992) is a contemporary artist whose current practice focuses on the sculptural power of material-based art. Having trained amid Turin’s cultural ferment, Bonino has evolved her eclectic style into an original synthesis of ceramic tradition and digital languages.
​Her latest works reflect extensive experimentation with terracotta and glazed ceramics, in which ancestral forms—such as the bull or the carp—are reinterpreted through low-poly geometries or expressive models imbued with dynamism. Her distinctive style is marked by the skillful use of iridescent cold patinas and vitreous glazes, which transform earth into surfaces alive with light and color.
​Exploring themes related to nature and the transformation 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 in the Italian contemporary art scene is confirmed by an increasingly strong presence in private collections and dynamic exhibition contexts.