Artist
Alice Zanin is a self-taught artist who has found her voice through the exploration of sculpture and papier-mâché. Her expressive research has evolved over time. She began with painting and later focused on papier-mâché, a material that allows her to freely express her creativity without limits. Her works are characterized by meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, creating a magical and surreal relationship with the viewer.
Works
Alice Zanin’s sculptures are distinguished by the representation of light, stylized animals. The artist gives her subjects an almost ethereal dimension, as if they were weightless and without a clearly defined form. This artistic choice reflects not only an aesthetic vision but also a deeper meaning. Lightness becomes a symbol of freedom and transformation. The animals turn into metaphors of the human condition—fragile yet powerful in their essence.
HORSE&INTERJECTION #12
HORSE&INTERJECTION #12 depicts a pink seahorse enclosed inside a display case. The composition is essential and silent. The animal appears suspended, protected, and at the same time isolated. The pink color enhances the delicacy of the form and amplifies its poetic dimension.
The seahorse, a fragile creature and a symbol of balance and resilience, is presented as an object of observation and contemplation. The case introduces a visual and conceptual boundary, suggesting a reflection on the relationship between protection and distance. The papier-mâché, shaped with sensitivity, contributes to a sense of lightness and near immateriality, contrasting with the rigidity of the structure that contains it.
Conclusion – HORSE&INTERJECTION #12
With HORSE&INTERJECTION #12, Alice Zanin investigates the theme of preserved fragility. The seahorse becomes a poetic presence, suspended between intimacy and separation. The work invites the viewer to reflect on vulnerability, care, and the subtle balance between exposure and protection, offering a delicate and deeply human vision of the natural world.