Spirit into shape. Contemporary italian sculpture

Italy's tradition in the arts is celebrated worldwide and its cultural heritage of masterpieces and iconic artists has few peers. Like the rest of the world, we treasure this past. At the same time, we recognize that art does not stand still and that it evolves hand in hand with society, reflecting developments in how we interact with and perceive the very nature of art, its forms, its techniques, and sometimes even its purpose.
Sculpture is, of course, a very special form and has its own vital spirit. Threedimensional and free standing, it is open to reflection from the perspectives of scale, balance, line, and texture. It is also an experiential form, referring a concept and disclosing an expression of the spirit and its interaction with the physical world, one in constant evolution. These changes and new directions provide new stimuli for our contemporary artists, who are conveying fresh creative concepts in forms that embody bold new directions, original visions, and innovative spaces in which we can take pleasure. Our contact with sculpture, as with all art forms, provides an opportunity to explore a form that will fulfill the need for enjoyment and release that the spirit demands.