Il Vanitoso
Il Vanitoso, Italian for the conceited, is a ceramic figurine designed by the Italian sculptor Pantaleo Musarò. Il Vanitoso is part of a series of ceramic figurines that reflect different aspects of human nature. The series show us how humans try to hide their vulnerability by behaving in a certain way. Il Vanitoso represents someone who tries to pull himself up with a rope that is attached to the ground. By putting himself before and above others, he wants to appear stronger, better, faster, smarter … .
Ifi
Ifi is a character from Greek mythology. She was born female, but raised by her mother as a boy to conceal her true gender, as a girl was unwanted by her father. Ifi had to be cautious at all times of fear that anyone would find out about her secret, as if she had to walk on eggshells. This ceramic statuette by the Italian designer Pantaleo Musarò is part of a series of ceramic figurines that reflect different aspects of human nature. The series show us how humans try to hide their vulnerability by behaving in a certain way. Ifi is hand sculpted in Italy, three eggs are covered In 24 carat gold leaf.
Pinocchio
Pinocchio is a well-known fictional character of an Italian children’s novel by the Italian author Carlo Collodi. Pantaleo Musarò, an Italian ceramist, inspired by the tale and interested in psychology and human behavior and character traits, created the ceramic figurine Pinocchio. Pinocchio is part of a series of ceramic figurines that reflect different aspects of human nature. The series show us how humans try to hide their vulnerability by behaving in a certain way. Sitting on a transparent bubble, with his nose in the air, Pinocchio represents someone who lives in his own world and who cannot distinguish fiction from reality. A plexiglass case puts emphasis on the figurine’s dissociation from the world. This artwork is hand sculpted in Italy, the nose is covered In 24 carat venetian gold leaf.
The Snob
Pantaleo Musarò is an Italian ceramist who is interested in psychology and human behavior and character traits. He created the ceramic figurine The Snob as part of a series of ceramic sculptures that reflect different sides of human nature. The series show us how humans try to hide their vulnerability by behaving in a certain way. The Snob represents someone with an attitude of superiority, who frowns upon others. A plexiglass case puts emphasis on the his contempt towards the outside world. The figurine is hand sculpted in Italy, the nose is covered In 24 carat venetian gold leaf.
Dimensions : (cm)
Pinocchio / The Snob / Il Vanitoso / Ifi
- Length : 18"
- Width : 18"
- Height : 34"
Plexi Included
