Francioni Mastromarino (1978) - La Viandante - We should all be feminists

A symbol of freedom and equality, capturing the spirit of the contemporary woman. La Viandante is a life-size portrait of a traveler of our time: a woman with luminous eyes and an intense gaze, made even more profound by her bronze pupils, a symbol of inner strength. There are many details and symbols to discover over time.
La Viandante is a woman who walks long distances, often by choice or necessity, and undertakes a journey without a fixed or predetermined destination. She is a symbolic figure evoking the idea of exploration, discovery, and continuous movement, both physical and spiritual.

In the context of the sculpture La Viandante, the title highlights the journey of the modern woman: a path that is not only geographical but existential, shaped by challenges, achievements, and transformations, reflecting the search for freedom, identity, and equality. The wanderer thus becomes a universal archetype of feminine strength, representing all women on their journey of self-determination and personal growth.

The sculpture features an iconic detail: the phrase “We should all be feminists” is engraved on the lips, becoming a visual manifesto for issues of gender and equality. In keeping with the themes explored in their more recent works, such as La Papessa, the artists emphasize gender dynamics and the challenges involved in dismantling patriarchy.

The figure is enveloped in a hood decorated with the symbol of the vulva, like a hair ornament, a symbol of freedom of choice, while the metallic-toned makeup represents women’s strength and determination. A tribute to those who, despite the opportunities offered by more advanced societies, still have to fight to establish themselves in leadership and senior positions and to claim spaces where they can earn respect and recognition, including economic recognition.

Materials and sustainability
This sculpture is a one-of-a-kind piece, produced in a numbered edition of 8, with 4 artist’s proofs. As with all works by Francioni Mastromarino, sustainability is at the heart of the creative process: innovative materials such as rice husks and scraps of paper yarn are worked with organic mortars to create a compact, durable structure.

The bronze pupils and stainless aluminum hook ensure its durability and versatility, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces. La Viandante is not just a sculpture, but a symbol and an altar to the strength and complexity of being a woman today.
The sculpture is the result of a collaboration between two artists, Francioni and Mastromarino, an artistic and romantic couple who have worked together for around 20 years in their art studio in Pietrasanta, Tuscany.
The materials chosen minimize the level of pollution, as does the use of wood shavings as packing material for shipping. The sculpture is carefully packed in a very sturdy box and shipped by express courier. All our collectors are very satisfied with the sturdiness of our packaging.
Our sculptures are held in private collections in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, France, Portugal, Denmark, Austria, the USA, Switzerland, Romania, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy.
Don’t miss this opportunity to add this unique, entirely Made in Italy piece to your collection.
For shipments outside the European Union, the sculpture will be accompanied by a certificate of free export for contemporary artworks, which will be stamped and approved by the export office of the Superintendency of Fine Arts in Florence, part of the Ministry of Culture.

For shipments to Germany, we are registered with the German LUCID packaging register to ensure the proper disposal of packaging. We are committed to complying with environmental regulations and helping reduce our environmental impact.

Whether the sculpture is shipped outside the European Union or to Germany, we make sure to provide all the necessary documents and complete the required procedures to ensure safe and legal delivery.

The sculpture is carefully packed in a very sturdy, recyclable cardboard box, protected with paper and wood shavings and paper to minimize the use of polluting packaging materials as much as possible. Our collectors are very satisfied with the sturdiness of our packaging.

Free collection from the artists’ studio in Pietrasanta (Lucca), Tuscany, Italy