Herd soul by Simone Benedetto
With Herd Soul, Simone Benedetto explores the theme of inner plurality and the tension between instinct and vulnerability. The sculpture depicts three children: one seated with a wolf mask; another curled up behind him, wearing the guise of a sheep; and a third who, standing above, rests his hands on the shoulders of the seated figure while donning a ram-like mask with curved horns. The work conveys a fragile yet powerful balance, where predator and prey coexist as parts of a single soul. Presented in the solo exhibition IN-WILD at PUNTO SULL’ARTE Gallery, Varese, Italy.
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 pivotal 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. He now lives and works in Turin, exhibiting his works in prestigious contexts both in Italy and abroad.
Description “Herd soul”
In Herd Soul, the triadic composition suggests a constant dialogue between guidance, protection, and vulnerability. Wolf and sheep, opposing archetypes, become symbols of the plurality within the human spirit, turning childhood play into a meditation on collective strength and inner harmony.
Conclusion
The work is part of IN-WILD, a solo exhibition narrating the bond between childhood and the wild, offering the audience a poetic journey into the most instinctive and profound dimensions of being.