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Fidel SantosUomo Barbuto
$9,000
£6,832.63
€7,876.91
CA$12,731.74
A$13,706.88
CHF 7,340.30
MX$165,163.01
NOK 92,614.25
SEK 84,756.99
DKK 58,859.41
About the Item
Fidel Santos' photograph Uomo Barbuto captures the haunting beauty of an 18th-century polychromed sculpture carved in weathered wood, depicting a bearded man whose solemn expression evokes both reverence and weariness. The photograph highlights the rich textures of the aged surface, cracked paint, faded pigments, and the grain of the wood, conveying the passage of time and the sculpture’s enduring presence. The figure’s deeply set eyes and meticulously detailed beard suggest a spiritual gravitas, possibly hinting at a saint or prophet. Santos frames the subject with a sensitivity that emphasizes its human vulnerability, allowing the viewer to contemplate not only the craftsmanship of the original sculpture but also the layers of history etched into its form. Though rendered in a moment of stillness and grace, the sculpture itself shows cracks, patina, and natural degradation, details Santos preserves intentionally in the image, transforming it into a contemporary memento mori.
By depicting the weathered sculpture and presenting it as a two-dimensional image rather than a traditional object, Santos shifts the viewer's relationship with the figure. What might have been a static, three-dimensional relic becomes a meditation on memory and loss, filtered through the permanence of photography and the impermanence of the subject.
This piece is part of Fidel Santos’ broader practice, which often explores the symbolism of decay, the fragility of beauty, and the preservation of time-worn subjects through contemporary mediums. Whether exploring relics of classical antiquity or remnants of forgotten architecture, Santos invites viewers to find meaning in what endures and what fades.
- Creator:Fidel Santos (Filipino)
- Dimensions:Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Brooklyn, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1227216977862
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