In this bronze sculpture, part of Canevari’s Canopus series, the artist revisits the iconic shape of a canopic jar but integrates a modern, abstract sensibility. The surface is covered with geometric forms, including cubes and rectangles, that protrude from the smooth, dark bronze body. These angular, metallic elements introduce a tension between the archaic jar shape and the industrial, futuristic motifs. The use of both polished bronze and patinated metal creates a striking visual contrast, while the form itself suggests a container meant to preserve something of significance, perhaps both literal and symbolic.
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In this bronze sculpture, part of Canevari’s Canopus series, the artist revisits the iconic shape of a canopic jar but integrates a modern, abstract sensibility. The surface is covered with geometric forms, including cubes and rectangles, that protrude from the smooth, dark bronze body. These angular, metallic elements introduce a tension between the archaic jar shape and the industrial, futuristic motifs. The use of both polished bronze and patinated metal creates a striking visual contrast, while the form itself suggests a container meant to preserve something of significance, perhaps both literal and symbolic.
This sculpture, with its mix of ancient and modern references, evokes comparisons to the work of Louise Nevelson, particularly in the way Canevari uses geometric forms to create a complex, layered surface. However, while Nevelson often worked in wood and monochrome, Canevari's choice of bronze and the emphasis on the jar's inner sanctity points to a more historical and ritualistic dimension. The Canopus series, inspired by both Egyptian and Etruscan funerary art, shows Canevari’s deep interest in the preservation of memory and life through art. This combination of historical forms with futuristic elements sets Canevari apart, blending past and present in a dynamic, thought-provoking way.