ANGELO CANEVARI

Bucranium II, 2007

Metallic Paint on Cardboard, Resin and Metal
28.3 x 9.5 in
72 x 24 cm

US $ 7,700

In Bucranium II [ox skull in Latin], Canevari draws from an ancient and enduring symbol: the representation of a bull’s skull, often associated with power, sacrifice, and ritual in ancient cultures. Using metal, cardboard, resin, and metallic paint, the artist gives the traditional bucranium a surrealist, contemporary twist. The piece's striking red coloration and bold, wire-like forms create an imposing yet abstracted presence, while the large, circular eyes evoke both menace and curiosity. The open framework suggests fragility, despite the solid material, making the sculpture both skeletal and dynamic, hovering between abstraction and recognizable form.  ...more



  

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