Non resisto alle tentazioni

2022

Bronze resin and colored pigments
22 x 22 x 22 cm
unique piece

"Non resisto alle tentazioni" (I can't resist temptations) this bronze-colored pigment sumo sculpture is adorned with hand-painted rose butterflies, creating a captivating contrast of strength and delicacy. The rich bronze tones of the sumo figure convey a sense of power, while the soft, feminine butterflies evoke the allure of temptation and the beauty of surrender. This piece celebrates the complex balance between restraint and desire. With regular breathing, his half-open lips allow a steady flow of air, creating an ongoing exchange between his inner self and the world outside. His powerful, opulent body finds harmony with nature’s forces, while the materials that form him transcend into light, rising toward the heavens. Shaped from enduring bronze, his figure represents wisdom and strength, inviting a swarm of butterflies to rest upon him, floating serenely in the expansive sky.