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Moira Sculpture
NMPM Patrick and Nan Massobrio
Monaco
Sculpture, Paint on Wood
Size: 43.3 W x 59.1 H x 1.6 D in
Ships in a Crate
About The Artwork
(Folded Paper, Sewing Threads, Acrylics on MDF Board.) "Moira" continues the mix of Western and Eastern cultures characterizing our creations through the use of traditional Chinese technics to celebrate an essential piece of World film heritage, the sublime "The Red Shoes" (1948) by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. This artwork represents lead actress Moira Shearer dancing during the famous ballet scene. CaiZongs are traditional Chinese ornaments used during the celebration of the "Dragon Boat" festival and consist of large folded paper structures wrapped in wool. After hours of research and trials, we succeeded in creating miniaturized versions wrapped in sewing threads that we use in mural sculptures that, in a way, are reminiscent of "pixel art". All our Caizongs are created and assembled by hand in our workshop in Monaco. Perfect alliance between cinema and ballet ,"The Red Shoes" initiated many moviegoers to the culture and beauty of dance. Similarly, our work was designed as a gateway to both Chinese traditional culture through its technics, and the rediscovery of the great cinema through its theme. In both cases, the source of wonders and inspiration are multiple.
Details & Dimensions
Sculpture:Paint on Wood
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:43.3 W x 59.1 H x 1.6 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships in a Crate
Shipping & Returns
Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
Handling:Ships in a wooden crate for additional protection of heavy or oversized artworks. Crated works are subject to an $80 care and handling fee. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:Monaco.
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NMPM's creations, taking many forms such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, animated films and writing, draw inspiration from Pop Culture, le Fantastique, Nature and their own childhood. Childhood is found both in the themes explored and in the media used such as VHS, turned obsolete but still carrying many moviegoer’s memories, or Caizongs, traditional Chinese ornaments made of paper and sewing threads that have almost fallen in oblivion. Attached to the past without being nostalgic, NMPM breath new life to these objects through contemporary artworks. Mixing both European and Asian cultures, their works surprise, entertain, and may sometimes be a little disturbing, but are always filled with an offbeat kind of poetry. Former Practical Effects artists Nan & Patrick Massobrio, aka NMPM, are a couple of professional visual artists born respectively in China & Monaco, and actually living and working in Monaco. They are members of Monaco's International Association of Arts (AIAP) and featured in the "Annuaire des Artistes". " We focus on mixing techniques, eras, cultures, and create according to our desires and what affects us. Visitors are free to find the meanings and feelings they want in our works. We just hope they’ll be surprised on discovering our creations."
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