In this piece from Canevari’s Mirabile series, the sculptor showcases his signature use of natural materials—leather and stone—creating a dynamic yet balanced interplay between the soft, flowing leather surfaces and the solid, weighty stones. The stones, embedded in the leather, create subtle indentations, enhancing the tension between the pliability of the leather and the permanence of the stone. The neutral, earthy tones further emphasize the organic connection between the materials. The composition evokes a quiet simplicity, yet the textural contrasts invite a more profound reflection on the relationship between natural elements.
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In this piece from Canevari’s Mirabile series, the sculptor showcases his signature use of natural materials—leather and stone—creating a dynamic yet balanced interplay between the soft, flowing leather surfaces and the solid, weighty stones. The stones, embedded in the leather, create subtle indentations, enhancing the tension between the pliability of the leather and the permanence of the stone. The neutral, earthy tones further emphasize the organic connection between the materials. The composition evokes a quiet simplicity, yet the textural contrasts invite a more profound reflection on the relationship between natural elements.
Rather than drawing comparisons to Arte Povera, Canevari’s work here aligns more with sculptors like Isamu Noguchi, whose use of natural materials and focus on form and texture evoke meditative qualities. The tension between the lightness of the leather and the grounded presence of the stone echoes Noguchi’s exploration of natural elements, while the understated simplicity also recalls the work of Richard Serra, where material weight and form are in constant dialogue. Canevari’s Mirabile series, with its refined use of organic forms and minimal intervention, transforms leather and stone into timeless symbols, exploring themes of endurance, memory, and the natural world.