Salvatore Alibrio - Al cuore non si comanda

With a haunting beauty that defies classical canons, "The Heart Cannot Be Commanded" is a sculptural work that questions our perception of identity and interiority. The artist presents a male torso, recalling the perfection of Greek and Roman art, but undermines its monumentality by introducing modern and unexpected elements.
The rough, grainy surface contrasts powerfully with the smooth, intense forms of the blue and gold faces. These chromatic inserts seem plucked from another dimension. The faces, serene and impassive, represent a duality: they could symbolize the unobservable soul that inhabits the body, or perhaps a profound emotion, a feeling that, as the title suggests, cannot be controlled by reason. It is a work that invites us to look beyond appearances, to contemplate the invisible, and to recognize that, beyond the physical, the human being is a complex and mysterious entity, torn between form and feeling.

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.