FRANCIONI MASTROMARINO
A Veil of Mystery about Motherhood
#FEMALEPIGGYBANK
Eleonora Francioni and Antonio Mastromarino
Year = 2017/18
Materials= hydroresin and wood
Measurements = 60x20x13 cm
Print run = n° 8 plus 2 pda (the three versions of #femalepiggybank respectively have a print run of 8 plus 2 author's proofs.)
Each example is to be considered a unique work if we consider the different pigmentation of the mortars and the support.
Three mysterious sculptures bring with them the ancestral call of motherhood. Their faces, hidden by neutral masks, are revealed as a blank canvas ready to welcome the public's interpretation. In a delicate balance between secrets and revelations, these works allow each observer to project their own personal experiences and visions.
Motherhood, the central theme of these creations, manifests itself with a palpable desire that permeates the surrounding air. But there is a deception here, a subtle game of illusion: the sculptures are not actually pregnant women. Instead, a dummy belly stands proudly, with a hole resembling a piggy bank, a symbol of conservation and prosperity.
In their thoughtful pose, these works evoke an aura of deep reflection. The attitude of the figures invites spectators to immerse themselves in their own inner world and probe the labyrinths of the soul.
Each sculpture is unique, with a distinctive character that shines through the nuances of the hydro resin mixture. The iron filings and colored pigments come together in a visual symphony, giving the works extraordinary depth and texture.
#femalepiggybank embodies the veil of mystery that surrounds motherhood, stimulating the imagination and opening doors to a world of intertwined meanings. These sculptures, with their serious and thoughtful presence, invite the public to immerse themselves in the very essence of the human being, to explore the facets of life and to reflect on the eternal mystery of creation.