Artwork details
- Medium : Wood, Steel Without Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 55.1in, Height: 51.2in, Depth: 25.6in
About this artwork
A gnarled cherry tree trunk becomes the scene of a dark omen. Its cavities, hollowed out by woodworms like wounds in time, house the four forged swords, symbols of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The wood is merely the earth, stripped, burned, dead. The blades sink into the material, like a final agony. And the broken chain is merely the shattered seal that foretells the impending judgment, the final catastrophe.
The wood has been treated with… a burnt linseed oil that enhances its suffering, and the swords are sealed with an anti-corrosive that preserves their eerie shine.
The wood has been treated with… a burnt linseed oil that enhances its suffering, and the swords are sealed with an anti-corrosive that preserves their eerie shine.
Stefano Robiglio
Italy
Credentials
- Favorited by galleries
- Featured in gallery curations
- Works on commission
Stefano Robiglio primarily works with wrought iron, a self-taught craft born out of a desire for personal expression after years in the family business. He uses techniques that combine texture and elegance, integrating traditional workmanship with modern welding, highlighting imperfections as a hallmark of craftsmanship. His works, at once primal and refined, convey a profound love of nature and offer hope in challenging times.