Bison soul by Simone Benedetto
With Bison Soul, Simone Benedetto explores the theme of inner strength and resilience, intertwining it with the delicacy of childhood. The sculpture depicts a young boy seated, arms crossed and head bowed beneath the mask of a bison: a meditative image embodying the calm power and grounding force of the totemic animal. The work is presented in the solo exhibition IN-WILD at the PUNTO SULL’ARTE Gallery in Varese.
The artist: Simone Benedetto
Simone Benedetto develops his artistic research around the concept of transformation, blending refined technique with emotional intensity. His sculptures, rendered with realism and sensitivity, evoke the crucial passages of growth and self-discovery. Born in Turin in 1985, Benedetto graduated with honors in Sculpture and Plastic Arts from the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts. Today he lives and works in Turin, exhibiting his works in prestigious venues both in Italy and abroad.
Description “Bison soul”
In Bison Soul, the collected posture and downward gaze suggest introspection and a silent inner strength. The bison, a symbol of resilience and stability, becomes a metaphor for personal growth and the discovery of one’s most authentic instinct.
Conclusion
The work is part of the spirit of IN-WILD, a solo exhibition that explores the bond between childhood and the wild, offering the public a poetic journey into the most instinctive and profound dimension of being.