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Great Helper (Daisuke - 大輔 ) Sculpture

Beppe Marchetti

Italy

Sculpture, 3d Sculpting on Clay

Size: 5.5 W x 8.3 H x 5.1 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

The raku clay mask titled **大輔 DAISUKE**, meaning "Great Helper," is a work that combines the primal power of form with the rustic elegance of the material. The use of the raku technique, known for its ability to create rich and varied surfaces, gives the mask a unique character, with colors ranging from copper green to earthy red. The chromatic nuances, achieved through the reduction process typical of raku, evoke a sense of antiquity and mystery, as if the mask were an artifact from a distant era. The choice of the name **DAISUKE** emphasizes the symbolic role of the mask, which seems to embody a protective entity, a "great helper" watching over its owner. The pronounced lines of the face, with half-closed eyes and a tight-lipped mouth, express a solemn, almost meditative serenity, inviting the observer to deep reflection. The rough texture and intentional imperfections of the surface enhance the handcrafted aspect of the work, making it not just a decorative object, but a true amulet loaded with meaning. This mask thus presents itself as a bridge between tradition and modernity, a piece that recalls ancient Asian cultures while simultaneously fitting into a modern artistic context, capable of engaging with the viewer through a strong emotional and spiritual charge.

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Sculpture:

3d Sculpting on Clay

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One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

5.5 W x 8.3 H x 5.1 D in

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Beppe Marchetti, born under the sign of Aries in Milan, the city where I studied, work, and still live to this day. After a journey through technical studies and fulfilling work, I encountered disability following a sports accident; thus, life changed, without ifs or buts. My new existence, version 2.0, has forced me into continuous introspection to adapt, revealing unexpected perspectives. Thus, I revisited and freed my predispositions: from resuming the study of philosophy to experimenting in painting and working with clay using the ancient Raku-Yaki 楽焼 technique, and then engaging in the art of Kintsugi 金継ぎ, with the latter becoming a rule to understand my existence version 2.0. Finally, I seek deep relaxation by playing the didgeridoo. My thinking and way of living have become intertwined with art (also thanks to a family environment very active in modern art), but my works do not pursue any practical purpose, nor do I pre-establish the pleasure of aesthetic success in my work. I am less concerned with technical knowledge per se in the pursuit of perfection in production; except when I work with Kintsugi, known as the art of repairing vases with gold, where technical knowledge is essential as it is linked to the very philosophy of the Kintsugi art process, so that the outcome of this art goes well beyond mere technique and manual skill. I continually experiment, whether with painting or with clay in its three-dimensionality; I strive to transcend technique, so that the understanding of the object I am creating emerges from my subconscious; thus, the representation in my works becomes the evolution of my simple and primal way of expressing my current feelings, which, combined with my thoughts, become a singular reality. ...

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