Venus XL (Sculpture 70 cm-28 in, Author's proof I/II) 2022 - 2023

Eleonora Francioni Antonio Mastromarino

Rice huskConcreteMortar
33 ⨯ 40 ⨯ 70 cm
ConditionExcellent
€ 3.500 - 6.000

Eleonora Francioni Antonio Mastromarino

• About the artwork
  Our Contemporary Venus - Sustainable Art
  This 70 cm sculpture is the largest among our Venus pieces and boasts a significant visual impact. It effortlessly suits both modern and classical settings and can be placed outdoors as well, thanks to the quality of materials used.
  
  The result of a collaborative effort by two authors, both in art and in love, this sculpture is dedicated to all women with dreams greater than the opportunities life offers them. The stylized vulva, nestled at the center of the hair, serves as the symbol chosen by the authors for this collection titled "The New Era of Matriarchy."
  
  Crafted using traditional techniques, from the clay model to the mold, it is not 3D printed with a machine. This sculpture is a unique piece out of a total of 8, plus 4 artist's proofs. It will be shipped via express courier with great care, wrapped in wood shavings to reduce packaging pollution. The wooden crate ensures safe shipping, and returns are always available.
  
  The certificate accompanying the artwork is personally signed by the authors.
  Dedicated to all women who have bigger dreams than the opportunities the world offers them.
  VENUS - The Elevation of the Mother Goddess
  Our work Venus represents the eternal symbol of the mother goddess, a figure that embodies beauty, fertility and feminine strength. With her ebony skin and contemporary somatic features, her face contrasts with a hairstyle that evokes past times. The persuasive gaze, highlighted by the scratches on the sculptural material, aspires to reveal the profound beauty of the soul hidden behind that sculpted form.
  
  Venus is dedicated to all women who carry dreams and ambitions greater than what the world has to offer. We recognize the challenges women face in pursuing their goals and their ability to overcome societal limitations. This work celebrates their strength, their determination and their courage in pursuing their own personal fulfilment.
  
  As a symbol of Venus, the mother goddess, this sculpture invokes the deep connection between women and the creative and nurturing power of life itself. It represents motherhood as a universal energy, a life force that gives rise to new ideas, new generations and a better future.
  
  Our Venere is committed to promoting the use of eco-friendly materials and environmentally friendly techniques. We have integrated recycled and sustainable materials in the creation of this sculpture, reducing the negative impact on the ecosystem. We want to convey a message of environmental awareness and sustainability through art, so that future generations can also enjoy a healthy and prosperous planet.
  In conclusion, Venus is a work that goes beyond aesthetic beauty. It represents the power of the mother goddess, the strength of women to overcome challenges and our responsibility to preserve the environment for future generations. We hope this sculpture will inspire women to pursue their dreams and express their inner beauty, thereby helping to create a world that is more equitable, sustainable and full of possibilities.
  As independent artists, we are able to keep prices low by eliminating intermediary costs and striving to spread our works as widely as possible, for a democratic art. The materials chosen minimize the environmental impact, as well as the choice of wood shavings as packing material for shipping. The sculpture is carefully packaged in a very sturdy box and shipped by express courier. All our collectors are very satisfied with the robustness of our packaging.
  
  With our sculptures, we are present in private collections in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, France, Portugal, Denmark, Austria, USA, Switzerland, Romania, the United Kingdom, and Italy. Don't miss this opportunity to add this unique piece to your collection, entirely made in Italy.
  
  For shipments outside the European Union, the sculpture will be accompanied by a certificate of free export for contemporary art, which will be stamped and sealed by the export office of the Fine Arts Superintendency in Florence, belonging to the Ministry of Culture.
  
  Regarding shipments to Germany, we are registered with the German LUCID system to ensure proper disposal of packaging. We are committed to following environmental regulations and contributing to reducing environmental impact.
  
  Whether the sculpture is shipped outside the European Union or to Germany, we make sure to provide all the necessary documents and comply with the required procedures to ensure a safe and legal delivery.
• 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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