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Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Noemi Head by Vanessa Semaino

$4,557.74
£3,392.31
€3,804
CA$6,242.96
A$6,943.54
CHF 3,625.70
MX$84,495.45
NOK 46,305.71
SEK 43,426.59
DKK 28,958.52
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The “Surolù” art works - this is artistic identity chosen by Vanessa Semaino - arise from the artist 's need to represent women’s condition today, particularly in their emotional states that confer their unique identities. These precious ceramic sculptures, entirely handcrafted and decorated, represent female Moor’s heads. They were conceived as an expression of an introspective journey that relates Vanessa’s Sicilian origins and to her professional experience in the fashion stylistic field. The artist introduces, for the first time, the repeated use of sociological themes of current relevance through a visually immediate language, represented in her art works with a contemporary pop aesthetic. Noemi is an artwork representing gluttony in the Moor’s series of heads titled “The Seven Deadly Sins.” Noemi is a name derived from Greek, meaning sweetness, and everything about her evokes sensations of pleasure and sweetness, in a way clearly inspired by the famous chocolate treat “Bacio”. Noemi’s skin color is of a warm and soft shade of chocolate. Her eyes are intriguing and playful, evoking pleasure like a kiss on her lips. Noemi’s figure is adorned with a turban made of silver leaf, studded with small blue stars. This packaging seems to anticipate the pleasure one experiences when savoring her chocolate kiss. The crown she wears, a typical feature of Moor’s Sicilian heads, is decorated with large blue stars that characterize her and make her even more playful, emphasizing Noemi’s fun, indulgent, and cheerful aspect. The enchanting combination of temptation and playful, entertaining element captures the viewer’s attention, inviting them to immerse themselves in Noemi’s sweetness and in her fascinating and seductive world. Limited ed. of 7 pieces
  • Creator:
    Rossana Orlandi (Retailer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2023
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Current Production)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    11-12 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4398138924392

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