Man with Suitcase Sculpture explore themes of displacement, loss and human identity through the representation of missing and incomplete figures. The figures in his works are often carved into broken forms, symbolizing migration, loss of memory and identity, revealing the inner struggle of individuals and the process of finding a sense of belonging in modern society..
- Introduction of Bruno Catalano.
- Why did Bruno Catalano create Les Voyageurs?
- What does Catalano think the suitcase symbolizes?
- Description of this Man with Suitcase Sculpture.
- What is the significance of this Man with Suitcase Statue?
- The production process of making Man with Suitcase Sculpture.
- How much does the Bruno Catalano Sculpture cost?
- Display of other sculptures by Bruno Catalano.
1. Introduction of Bruno Catalano.
Bruno Catalano is an Italian-French sculptor, born in 1960 in Horebga, Morocco. At the age of ten, he moved to Marseille, France with his family. At the age of twenty, he began to work at sea as a seaman, an experience that had a profound impact on his artistic creation. Catalano came into contact with sculpture art in the 1990s, and in 2004, through a casting accident, he accidentally discovered a breakthrough in his artistic style – the sculptured figures had missing parts. Through this defect, he began to explore how to use this “missing” to express the inner emptiness of the characters and the incompleteness of life.
2. Why did Bruno Catalano create Les Voyageurs?
The motivation for Catalano’s creation of the “Traveler” series stems from his profound exploration of mobility, loss and identity. As an immigrant and seaman, he personally experienced the emotional experience brought about by migration and mobility. Travel is not only a physical process of crossing geographical distances, but also a test of personal identity and emotional belonging. Catalano’s Man with Suitcase Sculpture explore the parts of the self that people lose during migration, the invisible emotional trauma, and the uncertainty about the future by showing travelers with missing bodies.
3. What does Catalano think the suitcase symbolizes?
Bruno Catalano believes that the suitcase symbolizes memory, identity and connection to the past. It is not only a symbol of the journey, but also carries the emotions and experiences that migrants cannot let go of, representing the inner burden and precious memories that people carry when looking for a new life.
4. Description of this Man with Suitcase Sculpture.
This sculpture shows a traveler walking, with a natural posture, as if he is taking a step forward. The traveler wears a blue jacket and pants, and parts of the clothes are cleverly missing, as if they are “hollowed out”, showing a unique sense of emptiness. In his left hand, he carries a brown suitcase, which is simple and practical, with exquisite details and clear texture on the surface of the suitcase. The traveler’s facial expression is calm and focused, as if he is thinking or immersed in his journey. The whole Man with Suitcase Sculpture is placed on a simple and stable base. The base design is low-key but provides a solid support for the sculpture, further highlighting the presence and flow of the figure.
5. What is the significance of this Man with Suitcase Statue?
This sculpture is one of Bruno Catalano’s masterpieces, showing a Man with Suitcase. The uniqueness of the sculpture lies in the fact that most of the figure’s body is cleverly cut or left blank, creating a visual effect of missing and incompleteness. This broken form symbolizes displacement, loss of memory, and the change of identity during migration. The suitcase held in the figure’s hand not only symbolizes luggage and travel, but also represents the past and experiences carried in everyone’s heart, and the historical and emotional burden that cannot be escaped. In this way, Catalano explores how contemporary humans face the challenges of identity and the inner conflicts of seeking a sense of belonging in a world of increasing globalization and mobility.
6. The production process of making Man with Suitcase Sculpture.
The following are pictures of the production process of the Man with Suitcase Sculpture. You can clearly see the details of each step.
7. How much does the Bruno Catalano Sculpture cost?
The price of a Bruno Catalano Sculpture varies depending on many factors, including the size of the statue, the material,etc. Small traveler Figurine (such as desktop decorations) are usually made of materials such as copper and cost between $80-$800 for the Man with Suitcase Statue, such as outdoor statues made of bronze, stainless steel, fiberglass or marble, cost around $900-$4000. You can contact us and send us your requirement at any time, we can send you free quotation.
8. Display of other sculptures by Bruno Catalano.
Here are other sculptures by Bruno Catalano. If you’re interested in any of these remarkable pieces, Arturban offers custom services to bring these unique sculptures into your space. Feel free to contact us for more details or to inquire about purchasing or customization options.
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