Marietto (2020) Scultura da Elena Uljancic

A unique handmade artwork ceramic figurine, "Marietto" belongs to the series of small, original sculptures with fully-formed facial expressions and decorated bodies. For each of my figurines there is a background story of sorts.
So, let's take this figure you're looking at, for a moment. This is Marietto. A Mediterranean „macho man“, a bit in love with himself, he's usually and self-assuredly parading through the town, flexing his muscles, trying to get the attention of the local girls. Yet, unfortunately he sometimes gets rejected by them. He's a symbol of the local folklore, full of humor and tenacity - he'll never give up looking for his particular kind of love.
That's at least my idea of "Marietto".
But, here comes the nice part: once my figures are complete, I have to "let them go" somehow. So, I really love the idea that those of you who might like or buy my sculptures, can give any name to my figurines. Or not. And instead just enjoy them. Perhaps you might come up with a story of your own.

On a final note: this particular technique – ceramics - is completely unpredictable. So due to its nature, and the way the items are made, one can never tell the final result with certainty. You can’t, even if you'd wanted, get two exactly same figures. Each one is totally unique.

So, if you feel you have someone unique in your life, someone who you think deserves a unique gift, this is your place.
That special someone might be you.

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Ceramic SculptureCeramic ArtCeramic FigurineContemporary Art