About the artist

Basso Daniele

Italy

Daniele Basso (born 1975, Moncalieri, Turin) is an Italian artist renowned for his mirror-polished metal works, which explore identity and self-awareness. His art has been showcased at major venues such as the Venice Biennale, Carrousel du Louvre, and Expo 2015. Basso's projects include Coke Its Me for Coca-Cola, Aquamantio in Biella, and the Discrimine Momentum monument. Notable collaborations include working with Andrea Bocelli and Ferrari. In 2021, he was involved in projects like Pinocchio for Costa Crociere and VrummBangBull for Lamborghini. Basso is also a TEDx speaker and board member of the Biella Creative City UNESCO Association.

Daniele Basso (born 1975, Moncalieri, Turin) is an Italian artist renowned for his mirror-polished metal works, which explore identity and self-awareness. His art has been showcased at major venues such as the Venice Biennale, Carrousel du Louvre, and Expo 2015. Basso's projects include Coke Its Me for Coca-Cola, Aquamantio in Biella, and the Discrimine Momentum monument. Notable collaborations include working with Andrea Bocelli and Ferrari. In 2021, he was involved in projects like Pinocchio for Costa Crociere and VrummBangBull for Lamborghini. Basso is also a TEDx speaker and board member of the Biella Creative City UNESCO Association.
About the artwork

Opiyaya


Sculptures. Mirror-polished stainless steel, hand-finished, blue resin.

Hand selected by our curators


  • Opiyaya portrays an elephant, embodying the contradictions of great physical strength and spiritual depth. This majestic creature moves silently, even in water, and can reshape its environment, creating paths and wells when needed. Symbolizing life’s contrasts, Opiyaya reflects an elephant in a moment before its virtues fully manifest, teaching us to navigate extremes and remove obstacles.

Other details
  • Size 13 W x 21 H x 33 D cm
  • Mediums Metal
  • Styles Figurative, Modern, Pop
  • Creation year 2022
  • Authenticity This work includes the artist's signature
  • Ships from Italy
  • Ships when This item is handmade to order, estimated production time 8 weeks
  • Returns 14-days return policy. Read here for more information