About the artist

Grizi Paola

Italy

Paola Grizi, an Italian sculptor, grew up surrounded by art, influenced by a family of painters and ceramicists. Renowned for her terracotta and bronze sculptures, she creates faces that emerge from the pages of books, evoking mystery and emotion. Her skillful manipulation of materials transforms these literary-inspired works into dynamic architectural compositions, with delicate pages folding and flipping. With a background in Classics and Italian Literature, her passion for the written word seamlessly intertwines with her sculptural practice.

Paola Grizi, an Italian sculptor, grew up surrounded by art, influenced by a family of painters and ceramicists. Renowned for her terracotta and bronze sculptures, she creates faces that emerge from the pages of books, evoking mystery and emotion. Her skillful manipulation of materials transforms these literary-inspired works into dynamic architectural compositions, with delicate pages folding and flipping. With a background in Classics and Italian Literature, her passion for the written word seamlessly intertwines with her sculptural practice.
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Sculptures. Terracotta.

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"We are not the ones who read the book, it's the book reading us."

This quote reflects the idea that a book has the power to reveal something about us, shaping our thoughts, emotions, and perspectives as we engage with its content. It suggests a deeper, more transformative relationship between reader and text.

Other details
  • Size 28 W x 30 H x 19 D cm
  • Mediums Terracotta
  • Styles Figurative
  • Creation year 2020
  • Authenticity This work includes the artist's signature
  • Ships from Italy
  • Ships when This item is in stock and ready to ship
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