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Fidel Santos
Uomo Barbuto (Gold)

$9,000
£6,796.44
€7,781.30
CA$12,710.35
A$13,876.66
CHF 7,274.97
MX$168,537.41
NOK 90,852.49
SEK 85,788.97
DKK 58,079.11

About the Item

Fidel Santos' photograph Uomo Barbuto (Gilt Wood Version) presents a striking portrayal of a 19th-century sculpture in carved gilt wood, depicting a bearded man whose expression is both contemplative and austere. The gilded surface, though worn and weathered with time, retains a luminous quality that catches the light in delicate, uneven patches, emphasizing the craftsmanship and reverence imbued in the original piece. The intricate detailing of the beard and facial features, softened by age, speaks to the sculpture’s sacred or symbolic significance. Through his lens, Santos captures not only the tactile richness of the gilt wood—where gold leaf peels and darkens—but also the quiet dignity of a figure suspended between decay and devotion. The result is a powerful meditation on impermanence and the enduring presence of the sacred in material form. Though rendered in a moment of stillness and grace, the sculpture itself shows cracks, patina, and natural degradation, details Santos preserves intentionally in the image, transforming it into a contemporary memento mori. By depicting the weathered sculpture and presenting it as a two-dimensional image rather than a traditional object, Santos shifts the viewer's relationship with the figure. What might have been a static, three-dimensional relic becomes a meditation on memory and loss, filtered through the permanence of photography and the impermanence of the subject. This piece is part of Fidel Santos’ broader practice, which often explores the symbolism of decay, the fragility of beauty, and the preservation of time-worn subjects through contemporary mediums. Whether exploring relics of classical antiquity or remnants of forgotten architecture, Santos invites viewers to find meaning in what endures and what fades.
  • Creator:
    Fidel Santos (Filipino)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1227216977942

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