Artwork description:

UNICO is a fascinating sculptural work that explores the concept of individuality and connection through the masterful use of metals. Composed of a series of brass plugs assembled in a fluid composition, the work culminates with the insertion of a single black nickel-plated brass plug in the center, creating a powerful visual and symbolic contrast.
The work is structured around the meticulous assembly of many brass dowels, each of which contributes to forming a cohesive whole, but with a crucial difference: a single black nickel-plated brass dowel emerges from the center of the composition, interrupting the continuity of the material and stands out as the focal point of the sculpture. The contrast between the warm and brilliant gold of the brass and the shiny black of the nickel-plated plug adds an emotional charge to the piece, emphasizing the uniqueness of the "single" within a multitude.
The choice of brass evokes a sensation of solidity and stability, while the central piece suggests the concept of uniqueness and separation, but also of strength. Black, in particular, is a color that is often associated with introspection and depth, adding a further level of meaning to this work which explores individuality, the emergence of the exception from a mass of similar apparent uniformity.
The title itself, "UNICO", suggests a reflection on loneliness, individuality and the importance of being different while being part of a whole. Each piece can be seen as a part of a system or a community, but it is the one piece in the center that catches the eye, symbolizing something extraordinary amidst the normality.
Very often, in our lives, we are part of a whole, but at the same time we want to emerge as something special and distinctive. The work suggests that, despite being part of a larger and more complex world, each individual has their own specificity and importance, and sometimes it is precisely this difference that makes us "unique".

Materials used:

Bronze plate

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