LA PAPESSA A TUTTO TONDO BEIGE AND BRONZE SCULPTURE

“LA PAPESSA A TUTTO TONDO BEIGE AND BRONZE SCULPTURE” is a sculptural provocation — a full-round reinterpretation of Bodini’s iconic Pope figure, now seen through a boldly feminine lens. The work invites conversation on the barriers women face against entrenched social conventions, exploring power, patriarchy, and gender dynamics through form and material with rare conceptual clarity.

The human body sculpture rises in a sweeping conical silhouette, draped in raw, deliberately unfinished textured beige hydroresin — crafted from non-toxic materials and sustainable rice husk byproducts. Against this rough, earth-toned body, the face and outstretched hand emerge in richly patinated bronze, individually cast using the ancient lost-wax technique. A delicate gold female symbol crowns the smooth white sphere balanced atop the figure’s head — a quiet but unmistakable act of reclamation and identity.

Standing nearly 23 inches tall, LA PAPESSA A TUTTO TONDO BEIGE AND BRONZE SCULPTURE commands immediate presence on consoles, pedestals, and shelving displays. Its restrained neutral palette integrates effortlessly into contemporary, minimalist, and collector-forward interiors, while its layered conceptual depth makes it a genuine conversation piece and investment in meaningful art.

Specifications

• Materials: Lost-wax cast bronze (face, hands, female symbol); non-toxic hydroresin with rice husk byproducts (body)
• Finish: Raw textured beige with aged bronze patina
• Width: 8.7 in (22 cm)
• Depth: 7.9 in (20 cm)
• Height: 22.8 in (58 cm)
• Display: Freestanding tabletop / pedestal sculpture
• Eco Materials: Non-toxic, rice husk byproduct composite