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Author Archives: Cristina Salvoldi
I’m The Boss (Corporate size)
A tale of siblings- the first experience of power dynamics. My niece and nephew inspired and modeled for the piece, but it reminds me strongly of the power dynamics between my brother and myself when we were their age… and how things changed over time. Interesting how the narrative changes depending on how the siblings …
Architectural Finishes
For a few years now I have collaborated with Plaster Art to sculpt custom made relief sculpts and various architectural finishes for private homes, hotels and restaurants. Here are just a few examples of the variety.
Seeking At.Onement
Exploring the dichotomy arising from the tension between indulgence and transcendence inherent in the modern path of spirituality. As with the evolution of the word ‘atonement’ itself, which has transitioned over time from signifying a state of harmony to rectifying errors and making amends, the sculpture portrays the tension between the alluring excesses of the …
Emerge
Born from a dream at that hazy edge between sleep and wakefulness, its creation spanned 15 years, mirroring the slow, steady growth it symbolizes. A woman gracefully emerges from water’s depths — a visual tale of self-discovery and resilience. Water arcs over her as she tilts her head back, capturing that invigorating second of breakthrough, …
Karoo Origins Fossil Centre
Photo: Fancy Horse
Prof. Kader Asmal
Sculpture commissioned by the National Heritage Monument(NHM) and was a collaboration with Tania Lee. ‘Kader Asmal’ is sculpture number 101 and part of a large procession of bronzes called ‘The Long March to Freedom'(Century City/Cape Town) celebrating the South Africa’s known and unsung heroes of the past 3 centuries who did their part in the …
‘The Arch’ Desmond Tutu
Sculpture commissioned by the National Heritage Monument(NHM) and was a collaboration with Tania Lee. ‘The Arch’ is sculpture number 102 and part of a large procession of bronzes called ‘The Long March to Freedom'(Century City/Cape Town) celebrating the South Africa’s known and unsung heroes of the past 3 centuries who did their part in the …
I’m the Boss
A tale of siblings- the first experience of power dynamics. My niece and nephew inspired and modeled for the piece, but it reminds me most of the power dynamics between my brother and myself when we were their age and how it changed over time. Interesting how the narratives change depending on how the siblings …
On The Threshold
I watched my daughter reach that delicate ‘Lolita’ stage where her body changed- still very much a child but with that whisper of womanhood. This sculpture commemorates the precious final flickers of prepubescent, daydreaming innocence before she was propelled into the abyss of adolescence… Please contact me for purchase inquiries.30cm high, limited-edition bronze 2021
Topography of a Life
Topographic map -The physical features of a place, or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief. What might it look like if one could apply this way of seeing to a human life- to be able to zoom out and perceive a lifespan in 3 dimensional form? This is what my mind …
Tempest
The emotional storm I experienced while watching my terminally ill mother deteriorate at my home in her last months was often overwhelming, so I suppressed my emotions by plunging into the daily job of nursing her. I became good at doing without feeling. As the months progressed my physical reserves dwindled and waves of frustration …