Giraffe soul by Simone Benedetto
With Giraffe Soul, Simone Benedetto explores the theme of inner verticality and grace, intertwining it with the delicacy of childhood. The sculpture depicts a standing young girl, her head adorned with a giraffe mask: an image that combines fragility and upward reach, evoking the vigilant elegance and harmony of the totemic animal. 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 transformation, merging refined technique with emotional intensity. His sculptures, rendered with realism and sensitivity, evoke the crucial stages of growth and self-discovery. Born in Turin in 1985, Benedetto graduated with honors in Sculpture and Plastic Arts at the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts. Today he lives and works in Turin, exhibiting his works in prestigious contexts both in Italy and abroad.
Description “Giraffe soul”
In Giraffe Soul, the upright figure and the face hidden beneath the mask suggest attentiveness and upward reach. The giraffe, a symbol of elegance, foresight, and calm, becomes a metaphor for silent strength and inner delicacy, showing how fragility can transform into harmonious presence.
Conclusion
The work fits within the spirit of IN-WILD, a solo exhibition that explores the bond between childhood and the wild, offering the audience a poetic journey into the most authentic and profound dimension of being.