Italian sculptor Paola Grizi masterfully captures the intersection of literature and art in her stunning bronze sculptures. Her evocative pieces feature human faces emerging from the tousled pages of books, creating a surreal and contemplative experience. Some of her sculptures take the form of traditional novels, while others play with abstraction — bronze pieces of paper folded and stacked in cube-like formations.
The exposed hands gently pushing aside the pages add an intriguing touch, as if inviting viewers to delve deeper into the narratives hidden within the books. When you gaze upon Grizi’s artwork, it feels as though you’re escaping into another world — one where imagination and literature intertwine in mesmerizing harmony.
More info: Website, Instagram (h/t: Colossal, MMM).
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