3.8 - silence of the third enclosure
MATERIAL:
BRONZE
YEAR:
2021
DIMENSIONS:
30 x 20 x 15 cm
The sculpture "3-8: Silences of the Third Enclosure" in bronze represents a tormented torso emitting a harrowing scream. This artwork draws inspiration from the third enclosure of the eighth circle in Dante's Divine Comedy, where the sin of simony is punished. In this enclosure, the condemned are submerged in burning holes, with only their feet visible.
The title of the sculpture, "3-8: Silences of the Third Enclosure," directly refers to the corresponding canto and verse in the Divine Comedy. This choice emphasizes the connection between the artwork and Dante's depiction of punishment.
The bronze sculpture captures the intensity of suffering and despair through meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. The bronze material provides a striking appearance and texture, adding a tactile dimension to the artwork.
"3-8: Silences of the Third Enclosure" invites viewers to reflect on the consequences of corruption and betrayal in a spiritual and moral context. By representing a hidden part of the punishment in Dante's work, the sculpture prompts us to consider the concealed manifestations of evil and suffering in our own lives.
Through its powerful visual representation, "3-8: Silences of the Third Enclosure" confronts us with the ramifications of our actions and invites us to contemplate redemption and the necessity of facing the consequences of our deeds.