Francioni Mastromarino (1978) - Sculpture

An emblematic work of freedom and equality that captures the spirit of the contemporary woman. La Viandante is a life-size portrait of a traveler of our times: a woman with shining eyes and an intense gaze, made even deeper by bronze pupils, symbol of inner strength. Many details and symbols to discover over time. La Viandante is a woman who walks long distances, often by choice or necessity, and faces a journey without a fixed or predefined destination. It is a symbolic figure that evokes the idea of exploration, discovery, and continual movement, both physical and spiritual. In the context of the sculpture La Viandante, the title emphasizes the journey of the modern woman: a path that is not only geographical but existential, made of challenges, achievements, and transformations, reflecting the search for freedom, identity, and parity. Thus the wanderer becomes a universal archetype of female strength, representing all women in their path of self-determination and personal growth. The sculpture presents an iconic detail: on the lips is inscribed the phrase "We should all be feminists" ("Dovremmo essere tutti femministi"), which becomes a visual manifesto for gender issues and equality. The authors, in line with the themes addressed in their more recent works, such as The Papess (La Papessa), emphasize gender dynamics and the challenges posed to eliminate patriarchy. The figure is wrapped in a hood decorated with the symbol of the vulva, almost a badge among the hair, a symbol of freedom of choice, while the makeup in metallic tones represents the strength and determination of women. A tribute to those who, despite the opportunities offered by more advanced societies, still have to fight to assert themselves in leadership roles and top positions and to win spaces of respect and economic recognition. Materials and sustainability This sculpture is a unique piece, produced in a numbered edition of 8 exemplars, with 4 artist proofs. As with all Francioni Mastromarino works, sustainability is at the heart of the creative process: innovative materials such as rice hulls and scraps of cardboard are worked with biological mortars to create a compact and resistant structure. Bronze pupils and a stainless steel hook ensure durability and versatility, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. La Viandante is not only a sculpture but a symbol and an altar to the strength and complexity of being a woman today. The sculpture is the result of the synergy of two artists, Francioni and Mastromarino, a pair of artists and lovers who have worked together for about 20 years in their Pietrasanta studio in Tuscany. The chosen materials minimize pollution, as does the choice of wood shavings as a filling for shipping. The sculpture is carefully packaged in a very sturdy box and shipped with an 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, United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy. Don’t miss this opportunity to add this unique piece to your entirely Made in Italy collection. For shipments outside the European Union, the sculpture will be accompanied by a certificate of free export for contemporary artworks, which will be stamped and endorsed by the Export Office of the Soprintendenza delle Belle Arti in Florence, under the Ministry of Culture. Regarding shipments to Germany, we are registered with the German LUCID registry to ensure proper disposal of packaging. We commit to complying with environmental regulations and contributing to reducing environmental impact. Whether the sculpture is shipped outside the European Union or to Germany, we ensure to provide all necessary documents and comply with required procedures to guarantee a safe and legal delivery. The sculpture is carefully packaged in a very sturdy recyclable cardboard box, protected by paper and wood and paper shavings to minimize packaging pollutants. Our collectors are very satisfied with the robustness of our packaging. Free pickup at the authors’ studio in Pietrasanta (Lucca) - Tuscany, Italy

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