LAURALOU holds an important place within Bruno Catalano’s artistic universe. She is one of the most recognisable female figures in his body of work, and one of the relatively rare female characters within the Les Voyageurs series. This feminine presence gives the sculpture a particular elegance, enhanced by a posture that is at once upright, natural and delicate.
In this version, the patina plays an essential role. Soft and refined blue-grey tones dress the figure with great subtlety, creating an elegant contrast with the warmer nuances of the bronze. This understated and contemporary palette allows the work to integrate easily into a wide variety of interiors.
The suitcase held at the figure’s side immediately connects Lauralou to the theme of travel that lies at the heart of Bruno Catalano’s work. The void running through the body introduces the tension so characteristic of the artist’s sculptures: between presence and absence, movement and memory, rootedness and departure.
Thanks to its 50 cm format, LAURALOU retains the full sculptural strength of Bruno Catalano’s work while offering a more intimate scale. Its elegant silhouette, delicate colour palette and distinctive character make it a particularly harmonious piece.
LAURALOU represents a rare opportunity to acquire an iconic Bruno Catalano sculpture: elegant, distinctive and resolutely contemporary.
Available at Galerie De Medicis, Paris.
