About the artist

Benetta Enrico

Italy

Benetta Enrico is an artist known for his unique use of typography, particularly the Bodoni font, which serves as a base for his original visual narratives. Whether in canvases or installations, Benetta transforms letters into contemplative elements, not just carriers of meaning, but as constitutive thoughts of the artwork. His works often feature free-falling letters that invite the viewer's imagination to create new stories. In his sculptures, made from corten steel, the material’s patina evokes a sense of history and timelessness, linking past and present in his creations.

Benetta Enrico is an artist known for his unique use of typography, particularly the Bodoni font, which serves as a base for his original visual narratives. Whether in canvases or installations, Benetta transforms letters into contemplative elements, not just carriers of meaning, but as constitutive thoughts of the artwork. His works often feature free-falling letters that invite the viewer's imagination to create new stories. In his sculptures, made from corten steel, the material’s patina evokes a sense of history and timelessness, linking past and present in his creations.
About the artwork

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Sculptures. White painted iron.

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An hourglass featuring letters in Bodonian character, tangled together to form chains in various combinations. This piece marks time while simultaneously suspending it, much like reading does—capturing moments and allowing for reflection, intertwining the passage of time with the timeless nature of language.

Other details
  • Size 80 W x 185 H x 80 D cm
  • Mediums Metal
  • Styles Figurative
  • Creation year 2015
  • Authenticity This work includes the artist's signature
  • Ships from Italy
  • Ships when This item is handmade to order, estimated production time 60 days
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