Michele Zappino - High-Legged Dancer

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 female figure is an 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 female figure has also been a central figure in the new aesthetic concepts brought about by the historical avant-garde, such as Cubism, Expressionism, and Surrealism.

In his sculptures, Michele Zappino 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 emphasizes the subjects' volumes, creating a balanced relationship within the work. The physiognomies are highly precise, with a certain idealization. Michele Zappino's characteristic approach is to construct his female figures along sinuous lines, giving them a harmonious and graceful appearance.

Michele Zappino was born in 1949 in Zungri, Calabria. Throughout his career, he taught sculpture at the Brera Academy for many years. He has completed important commissions, including the bronze bust of Saint Cyriacus in Buonvicino, the bronze portals of the Cathedral of Mileto for the Jubilee of 2000, the monuments to Padre Pio in Vibo Valentia and Tropea, the monuments to Saint Francis of Paola in Paola, and the stele in honor of Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Pope John Paul II in Zungri. His studio production is also noteworthy, consisting of series such as the Dancers, the Girls, the Lovers, the Portraits, the Professions, and the Fighting or Racing Horses. He has received numerous awards.

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