Little lion soul by Simone Benedetto
With Little Lion Soul, Simone Benedetto explores the themes of childhood, courage, and inner transformation. The sculpture depicts a young child with a lion mask upon his head, a symbolic figure that intertwines strength and vulnerability, evoking the psychological metamorphosis that accompanies growth. The work is presented in the solo exhibition IN-WILD at Galleria PUNTO SULL’ARTE in Varese.
The artist: Simone Benedetto
Simone Benedetto develops his artistic research around the concept of being, combining technique and emotional sensitivity. His works, the result of carefully calibrated gestures and technical mastery, give remarkable realism to the figures, evoking deep emotions in the viewer. Born in Turin in 1985, Benedetto trained at the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts, graduating with honors in Sculpture and Plastic Arts. He lives and works in Turin, exhibiting in prestigious national and international venues.
Description “Little lion soul”
In Little Lion Soul, the crouched figure with the lion mask becomes an emblem of silent courage and instinctive vitality. The lion, symbol of strength and guidance, turns into a metaphor for personal growth and the search for balance between primal energy and childhood delicacy.
Conclusion
The work fits into the spirit of IN-WILD, a solo exhibition that narrates the bond between childhood and wild nature, offering the public a poetic journey into the most authentic and profound dimension of being.