AURELIO ASSIS is an original bronze sculpture by
Bruno Catalano, from his renowned
Les Voyageurs series, one of the most iconic bodies of work in contemporary sculpture. Recognisable by its fragmented silhouette, this Bruno Catalano sculpture fully embodies the artist’s powerful and poetic universe, exploring themes of absence, identity, memory and travel.
AURELIO ASSIS is distinguished by a particularly expressive seated posture. Slightly leaning forward, the figure appears captured in a moment of pause and introspection. This apparent stillness contrasts with the tension created by the fragmentation of the body, giving the work a presence that is both calm and deeply intense: an unmistakable visual signature of Bruno Catalano’s Les Voyageurs sculptures.
The richness of the sculpture is revealed through remarkable modelling and finishing work. The treatment of the face, hands and torso reflects the precision of Bruno Catalano’s sculptural practice, while the light-coloured trousers and carefully detailed shoes create a subtle contrast with the warmer bronze patina. The watch at the wrist adds a discreet touch of realism and further strengthens the identity of the figure. The cubic seat on which he rests also becomes an essential element of the composition, structuring the silhouette and reinforcing the sense of suspension created by the missing sections of the body.
Through its posture, quality of finish and the quiet strength it conveys, AURELIO ASSIS fully belongs among Bruno Catalano sculptures sought after by collectors. This bronze sculpture combines sculptural strength, refined craftsmanship and narrative power, making each work by the artist a significant reference within the contemporary art market.
AURELIO ASSIS embodies the singularity of Bruno Catalano’s universe: a contemplative, elegant and deeply expressive work.
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