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Davide Moretto “Manta” Hanging Sculpture in Papier-Mâché, Resin and Gold Leaf

$5,718.46
£4,190.71
€4,800VAT Included
CA$7,886.63
A$7,981.88
CHF 4,576.59
MX$96,810.25
NOK 53,223.89
SEK 54,176.78
DKK 36,599.37

About the Item

A spectacular one-of-a-kind suspended sculpture by Italian artist Davide Moretto, handcrafted from papier-mâché, resin and gold leaf detailing. “Manta” captures the majestic fluidity of a manta ray gliding through the depths — a luminous, weightless form suspended in air. Its organic body, sculpted and textured by hand, is illuminated from within by integrated LED lighting, tracing the contours of its wings and gills with a soft, ethereal glow. The surface, hand-painted in layered shades of deep ultramarine and black, is crossed by delicate golden veins, an homage to the Japanese art of Kintsugi, celebrating imperfection and rebirth. The combination of natural fragility and metallic opulence gives the sculpture a powerful symbolic resonance — a poetic reflection on resilience, transformation, and the meeting of light and matter. “Manta” functions both as a lighting object and a large-scale art piece, ideal for galleries, modern interiors, or hospitality spaces seeking a statement of craftsmanship and emotion. A synthesis of sculpture, light, and poetry — Manta embodies Moretto’s vision of organic motion and transcendent craftsmanship.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 55.12 in (140 cm)Depth: 63 in (160 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    110-150v,220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2023
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Vicenza, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8019247691002

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