Which animal am I?

I’ve always felt a closeness that I would describe as familiar with primates, but actually with all the large animals that have accompanied human history. When I shape clay for my terracotta sculptures or when I use molds for my bronze and resin works, I feel like I’m giving shape to something that goes beyond simple representation.

My artistic research stems from this profound fascination with animals and their relationship with humans. I explore both the cultural aspect—from ancient mythology to contemporary symbols—and the ethological dimension, seeking to capture the essence of each creature through a process of geometricization that allows me to grasp each animal’s individuality.

The seed of this work is rooted in my past as a children’s book author and illustrator. That experience taught me to see with different eyes, to search for the soul of things, to translate what often remains hidden into comprehensible forms.

My works, currently exhibited in Italy and Germany, are the result of this ongoing search for the connection between the human and the animal, between the symbolic and the real. Each sculpture is an attempt to express this reflection that has always been within me.

My sculptures are available on: Singulart.com and Artemest.com
Painting works on Saatchiart.com

A taste of my work is also available on Instagram @nannini.daniele