ANGELO CANEVARI

Alchemic Canopus, 1976

Polished Patina on Cast Bronze
22.5 x 12 in
57 x 30 cm

US $ 14,800

Alchemic Canopus draws inspiration from ancient funerary and ritualistic practices, while also channeling alchemical symbolism. The dark, patinated bronze exterior is adorned with intricate geometric golden lines, evoking the form of a canopic jar—historically used to safeguard the remains of the deceased. Though the title Canopus may initially evoke Egyptian associations, Canevari’s work primarily engages with Etruscan traditions, which emphasized the preservation of the soul and spiritual transformation, aligning with the alchemical notion of transmutation.  ...more



  

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