Vanessa Bonino - Sculpture, Blue Koi carp - 37 cm - Majolica - 2026

Ceramics - Maiolica "Koi carp" was created by shaping the clay, and through firing in a professional kiln, terracotta was produced. Afterwards, a second firing yielded the ceramic piece. The artist studies the animals and the feeling she perceives, which she conveys through her vision, shaping the matter. The carp is a lively fish full of strength, hence long-lived. It is a symbol of courage, strength, and patience. It is a magical animal and a good luck charm that evokes the East and all the fascination it brings. Comes with a hook to hang. It will be shipped inside a sturdy package, with a certificate of authenticity. Vanessa Bonino (Turin, 1992) is a contemporary artist whose current research focuses on the plastic force of material sculpture. Trained in the cultural fervor of Turin, Bonino has evolved her eclectic style toward an original synthesis between ceramic tradition and digital languages. Her latest productions document deep experimentation with clay and glazed ceramic, where ancestral forms — such as the bull or the carp — are reinterpreted through low-poly geometries or expressive, dynamic sculptures. Her stylistic signature stands out for the prudent use of color-shifting cold patinas and glassy glazes, capable of turning earth into surfaces vibrant with light and color. Addressing themes related to nature and the metamorphosis of matter, Bonino creates works that are at once solid and fluid, inviting the viewer to reflect on the boundary between the archaic and the future. Her steady rise in the Italian contemporary art scene is confirmed by an increasingly solid presence in private collections and dynamic exhibition contexts."

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