Salvatore Alibrio - Rubik face

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Salvatore Alibrio’s hand-signed unique sculpture *Rubik face* (2026), from the Rubik Faces series, combines Diplast resin, wood and metal in a multicoloured Rubik’s Cube-inspired arrangement of sculpted faces, measuring 15 × 20 × 15 cm.

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Rubik Faces Series
Year 2026

The artist has created a Series of Unique Works. Each sculpture is a one-of-a-kind piece as it is individually handcrafted, ensuring its irreproducibility. The variations of colors and tiny faces among the cubes make them conceptually distinct, framing the work within the contemporary practice of 'variations on the motif'.

The sculpture is a work of art that reinterprets the classic Rubik's cube in an innovative and surprising way. The cube, instead of the traditional flat faces, is composed of a series of carved portraits of human faces, each painted with bright colors and distinctive hues such as blue, red, green, white, and orange. This color choice not only recalls the Rubik's cube aesthetics but also gives it a dynamic and vibrant appearance.

Each side of the cube presents a unique combination of faces, creating a fascinating play of expressions and emotions that invites the viewer to explore and contemplate. The three-dimensional shapes and the texture of the faces add depth and realism, making the piece not only a decorative object but a true visual stimulus.

The cube is mounted on a black metal base, which serves to emphasize the color and form of the piece, allowing a 360-degree viewing without distractions. This contrast between black and vibrant colors creates an engaging visual effect, making the artwork an excellent focal point in any setting. The art blends with the nostalgia of the game, offering a unique aesthetic experience.

Salvatore Alibrio, born in 1991, is an artist who has developed a significant sculptural research, participating in exhibitions and symposia, including those promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania. His practice explores the artistic language through an iconographic vocabulary that combines tradition and experimentation. He uses materials such as stone, marble, and clay, revealing a deep connection with his cultural roots. His work addresses contemporary social issues, often reflecting on current tragedies. Alibrio reinterprets the recognizable through a logic of fragmentation, stimulating critical reflections. His mastery of materials and rigorous approach contribute to developing an autonomous artistic language, capable of conveying tension and strength.

Don't miss the opportunity to add this unique piece to your collection, completely made in Italy

The artwork will be provided with a certificate of authenticity and will be shipped inside a rigid enclosure.

The shipping cost includes a professional packaging service, entrusted to a specialized company. This justifies a price that may be higher than standard.

Seller's Story

In the dialogue between matter and meaning, sculpture becomes a fragment of truth, capable of telling the stories of our contemporaneity and the roots that connect us to the past. Salvatore Alibrio, born in 1991, is an artist who has developed a significant sculptural research, participating in exhibitions and symposia, including those promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania. His practice explores artistic language through an iconographic vocabulary that combines tradition and experimentation. He uses materials such as stone, marble, and clay, revealing a deep connection to his cultural roots. His work addresses contemporary social issues, often reflecting on current tragedies. Alibrio reinterprets the recognizable through a logic of fragmentation, stimulating critical reflections. His mastery of materials and rigorous approach contribute to developing an autonomous artistic language capable of expressing tension and strength.
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Rubik Faces Series
Year 2026

The artist has created a Series of Unique Works. Each sculpture is a one-of-a-kind piece as it is individually handcrafted, ensuring its irreproducibility. The variations of colors and tiny faces among the cubes make them conceptually distinct, framing the work within the contemporary practice of 'variations on the motif'.

The sculpture is a work of art that reinterprets the classic Rubik's cube in an innovative and surprising way. The cube, instead of the traditional flat faces, is composed of a series of carved portraits of human faces, each painted with bright colors and distinctive hues such as blue, red, green, white, and orange. This color choice not only recalls the Rubik's cube aesthetics but also gives it a dynamic and vibrant appearance.

Each side of the cube presents a unique combination of faces, creating a fascinating play of expressions and emotions that invites the viewer to explore and contemplate. The three-dimensional shapes and the texture of the faces add depth and realism, making the piece not only a decorative object but a true visual stimulus.

The cube is mounted on a black metal base, which serves to emphasize the color and form of the piece, allowing a 360-degree viewing without distractions. This contrast between black and vibrant colors creates an engaging visual effect, making the artwork an excellent focal point in any setting. The art blends with the nostalgia of the game, offering a unique aesthetic experience.

Salvatore Alibrio, born in 1991, is an artist who has developed a significant sculptural research, participating in exhibitions and symposia, including those promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania. His practice explores the artistic language through an iconographic vocabulary that combines tradition and experimentation. He uses materials such as stone, marble, and clay, revealing a deep connection with his cultural roots. His work addresses contemporary social issues, often reflecting on current tragedies. Alibrio reinterprets the recognizable through a logic of fragmentation, stimulating critical reflections. His mastery of materials and rigorous approach contribute to developing an autonomous artistic language, capable of conveying tension and strength.

Don't miss the opportunity to add this unique piece to your collection, completely made in Italy

The artwork will be provided with a certificate of authenticity and will be shipped inside a rigid enclosure.

The shipping cost includes a professional packaging service, entrusted to a specialized company. This justifies a price that may be higher than standard.

Seller's Story

In the dialogue between matter and meaning, sculpture becomes a fragment of truth, capable of telling the stories of our contemporaneity and the roots that connect us to the past. Salvatore Alibrio, born in 1991, is an artist who has developed a significant sculptural research, participating in exhibitions and symposia, including those promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania. His practice explores artistic language through an iconographic vocabulary that combines tradition and experimentation. He uses materials such as stone, marble, and clay, revealing a deep connection to his cultural roots. His work addresses contemporary social issues, often reflecting on current tragedies. Alibrio reinterprets the recognizable through a logic of fragmentation, stimulating critical reflections. His mastery of materials and rigorous approach contribute to developing an autonomous artistic language capable of expressing tension and strength.
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Details

Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Diplast resin for wood and metal
Artist
Salvatore Alibrio
Title of artwork
Rubik face
Signature
Hand signed
Edition
Rubik Faces Series
Year
2026
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
20 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
ItalyVerified
1852
Objects sold
100%
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