It's not a game! 2023 - 2025

Eleonora Francioni Antonio Mastromarino

18 ⨯ 18 ⨯ 18 cm, ø 18 cm
ConditionExcellent
€ 590 - 690

Eleonora Francioni Antonio Mastromarino

• About the artwork
  "It's not a game" is a contemporary sculpture created by the artistic duo Francioni Mastromarino, blending art with ethical reflection. The work represents planet Earth transformed into a bowling ball, featuring continents in relief and the characteristic three holes, making it a powerful visual symbol.
  
  This fusion of images conveys a clear and urgent message: the Earth is not a game. The sculpture addresses the issue of climate change, strongly criticizing the superficial approach of some countries, particularly the United States, toward global climate agreements.
  
  Eco-sustainable materials, such as bio-construction mortars and rice husk—a by-product of the food industry—underline the artists' commitment to the environment. Every detail, including packaging made from cardboard scraps, is designed to minimize environmental impact, reinforcing the work’s message: respect for the planet must be at the heart of every action.
  
  Crafted with care in the artists’ studio in Pietrasanta, Tuscany, this sculpture is the result of the artistic and personal synergy of Francioni Mastromarino, a couple who have been working together for over 20 years. The piece carries a strong visual and ethical impact, making it perfect for collectors seeking to add a meaningful and valuable work of art to their collection.
  
  Each sculpture is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, and for shipments outside the European Union, a certificate of free export issued and stamped by the Soprintendenza delle Belle Arti in Florence.
  
  To ensure secure delivery and compliance with regulations, we are registered with the German LUCID packaging registry for proper waste disposal and handle all necessary customs and logistical procedures.
  
  By displaying "It's not a game", one does more than showcase a unique work of art; one embraces a vision that prioritizes ethics, sustainability, and awareness of our impact on the planet.
• About the artist

  The beginning of the artistic collaboration between Eleonora Francioni and Antonio Mastromarino dates back to 2004, the year in which they successfully presented a traveling personal exhibition entitled "Joys of the South" in Salento, Puglia. The exhibition centered on a collection of 10 hydro resin bas-reliefs, accompanied by silver jewellery. Their meeting gave birth to a fusion of artistic talents and visions.

  Since 2003, the desire to "make art" and gigantism pushes the duo to move to Pietrasanta, a city of art where they still live, dedicating themselves full time to sculpture. Their studio in Pietrasanta has become a place of creation and intense work, where ideas take shape and emotions are transformed into sculptures. Their art is the result of continuous research and a profound harmony that translates into works that are striking for their beauty and authenticity. Each piece is the result of a fusion of ideas, constant dialogue and deep mutual respect.

  In 2013 they created more than seventy small bronze and silver sculptures inspired by the futurist Bonetti. In 2015 they organized and participated in a large group show with over 100 sculptures and 20 artists in the historic center of Massafra (TA) with a catalog signed by Enea Chersicola from Trieste.

  Francioni and Mastromarino are the authors of two large sculptures on Leonardo da Vinci. The first in steel and resin, about 3 meters high, is located in the Bandinelli art forest in Greve in Chianti after being presented in 2014 on the lawn in front of the Palazzo Mediceo in Seravezza (LU) and inside the horticultural garden from Florence. The second in hydro resin depicts the senile portrait of Leonardo and is made from a negative in plaster on a clay model, acquired by Riso Scotti, exceeding 4 meters in height. In 2019 they participate in the urban exhibition Art to not sleep - Motions of the soul – Tribute to Leonardo curated by Alberto Bartalini and his staff with the artists Gustavo Aceves, Emanuele Giannelli, Giuseppe Carta among others.

  Also in 2019, the large sculpture was exhibited at the Medici Palace in Seravezza for Cibart and finally in Piazza del Municipio in Pavia for the Looking for Monna Lisa exhibition which ended in June 2020 with a catalog edited by Valerio Dheò.

  Research on the use of sustainable materials is a fundamental element in Eleonora and Antonio's work. Aware of the importance of preserving and protecting the environment, they are dedicated to using eco-friendly, recycled and regenerated materials for their creations. Their dedication to sustainability results in works of art that not only excite, but also help preserve our precious planet.

  Over the years, Eleonora and Antonio have participated in numerous art exhibitions, fairs and collectives in Italy and abroad. In their artistic career, they have addressed themes of great sensitivity and emotional impact, focusing on motherhood understood as expectation, project, goal and psychophysical metamorphosis that generates new life. This work has evolved into an in-depth research on the female universe. Each of their creations is a testament to the courage and transformation that characterizes women's lives. Through their ability to bring matter to life, they transform their interest in the female world into sculptures that capture the soul and essence of every woman.

  They collaborate with some Italian contemporary art galleries, such as the Laura Tartarelli Contemporary Art Gallery in Pietrasanta and the OXO Gallery in Barga. Furthermore, as independent artists, they also promote and spread their art through social channels, online auctions and their new e-commerce.

  Eleonora Francioni was born in Florence on July 4, 1978 and attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence; Antonio Mastromarino was born in Massafra (TA) on 23 September 1978 and is self-taught.

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