The weight of suspended time

Name: The weight of suspended time
Brand: Stefano Bombardieri
Price: 12700.0 EUR
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Stefano Bombardieri

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Certificate of Authenticity: original certificate issued by the artist

Signature: engraved on the sculpture (PA)

Edition: edition 4

Year: 2020

SUPPORT: sculpture on wooden base

TECHNIQUE: resin

DIMENSIONS: 38 cm x 20 cm

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Description by the gallery owner

Weight of Suspended Time is Stefano Bombardieri's most iconic sculpture. Standing approximately 40 centimeters tall, it depicts a rhinoceros, perhaps the Brescian artist's most famous animal, suspended in mid-air. While many interpret this as an animal rights reference, the suspended animal actually symbolizes humanity and is a metaphor for situations in which humans find themselves trapped, suspended, waiting for something beyond their control. The rhinoceros is rendered in extraordinary detail, from the folds of its skin to its paws, which seem to be grasping for a foothold in the void. Its gaze stares directly at the viewer, yet it is dull and resigned, yet it retains its dignity and pride.
The iconic image of the rhinoceros is inspired by the final scene of Federico Fellini's cinematic masterpiece "And the Ship Sails On." The sight of the rhinoceros on a boat deeply impacted Stefano Bombardieri, influencing the creation of his famous works.

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