Ear (2023) Original Stone Sculpture by Antonio Mele

The work is a sculpture made from a single block of trachyte.
The work has a convex face with a rough texture, while the opposite side is completely excavated and hollow, with a large crescent-shaped opening behind a fold in the rock which also has a small hole.
In general, this shape somewhat recalls that of the human ear with one convex and closed side and the other concave and perforated.
The front roughness therefore gives the idea of weight and solidity, but turning behind you will notice the large voids that give lightness to the work.
Finally, the holes and openings that allow light to penetrate the heart of the rock.
To the touch, the work has various types of roughness with some smooth parts.

Materials used:

trachyte

Details:

• Stone sculpture on Other
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 43 x 46 x 17cm (unframed) / 43 x 46cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Unspecified
• Subject: Still life