Venere_
roman travertine
cm 200x45x30
2021
This sculpture is a reinterpretation of the Venus of Willendorf, an ancestral symbol of the Mother Goddess cult.
The Mother, as a figure embracing both life and death, was regarded in ancient times as sacred, holding the power of creation within her. Through the burial of the deceased in a fetal position, she was also invoked as the one who welcomes death, bringing beginning and end back to the maternal womb in a perpetual cycle.
Carved in Roman travertine, the sculpture conveys an unexpected fragility; it stands on delicate ankles that challenge traditional sculptural conventions with the absence of structural supports. This choice enhances both the vulnerability and the inherent strength of the figure.
A subtle detail can be observed on the arms: a contraction of the skin, a goosebump-like texture, embodying the presence of life through the physical sensations imprinted on the sculpted body.
Photo by Albert D'Andrea
Photo by Albert D'Andrea
Photo by Albert D'Andrea
Photo by Albert D'Andrea
Photo by Albert D'Andrea
Photo by Albert D'Andrea
Photo by Albert D'Andrea
Photo by Albert D'Andrea
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