Mauro Mazzali - Heaven and Earth

The human figure has always been at the center of artistic research. Since the classical age, the naturalistic rendering of human anatomy has been a primary goal of painters and sculptors throughout history. The representation of the nude is the ultimate expression of this aspiration, pervasive across all eras and stylistic trends. Indeed, in addition to the naturalistic interpretations of the Renaissance and various classicisms, which aimed for a truthful and detailed representation of the human body, the nude has also been a central figure in the new aesthetic concepts brought about by the historical avant-garde movements, such as Cubism, Expressionism, and Surrealism. In this particular work, sculptor Mauro Mazzali appears to be inspired by the myth of Icarus, depicting a winged figure seemingly plummeting toward the ground.

In this beautiful sculpture in the round, Mauro Mazzali once again celebrates the human figure, its vitality, and its dynamism. In his sculptures, Mauro Mazzali draws on a classical and traditional conception of artistic creation. As we can see in this work, the sculptor pursues a completely naturalistic rendering, which he achieves through his remarkable technique. The artist manages to emphasize the subject's volumes, creating a balanced relationship within the work. There is also a sense of idealization, inherent in the concept of sculptural creation that harks back to classicism, and also discernible in the harmony and balanced proportions that permeate the entire work. This is even more evident when Mauro Mazzali's chosen subject prompts the artist to enhance the sitter's almost exaggerated dynamism, creating almost exaggerated twists. Thus, even within a substantially classicist spirit, the work is imbued with a highly evocative drama.

Mauro Mazzali was born in Castelmassa, in the province of Rovigo, in 1948. His training began at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, where he holds the chair of sculpture and has also been Director since 2004. He lives and works in Bologna. Among his various solo and group exhibitions, two stand out: at the Accademia dei Concordi in Rovigo in 1977, curated by A. Alessandri, and at the Complesso degli Olivetani in Rovigo in 2001, "The Po in Backlight, Padana Art, Flood and Surroundings," curated by Laura Gavioli.

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