Uomo Aquicone

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53 x 26 x 20 cm
Created: 2022

The sculpture “Uomo Aquicone” by Emanuele Giannelli is a fascinating work that symbolically and poetically portrays the relationship between two men. The scene depicts a standing man holding a string, at the other end of which a second man is floating. This flying man, suspended in the air like a kite, seems to be entirely under the care and guidance of the man on the ground. Giannelli describes the sculpture as a representation of support: one man helps another in a wonderful, almost supernatural way by guiding and feeling him as if he were a kite.

The string symbolizes the invisible bonds between people—whether friendship, trust, or mutual responsibility. The man on the ground embodies stability and grounding, while the flying man represents the lightness of freedom and trust. Together, they form a unit based on the interplay of control and trust. The standing man is not just a guide, but also someone who takes responsibility, accompanying the flying man on his journey without restricting or holding him back.

Giannelli’s work invites deep reflection on human relationships: how we support one another without limiting the other’s freedom, how we simultaneously provide stability and inspiration. “Uomo Aquicone” is a powerful metaphor for the balance between individual freedom and the need for connection, highlighting the beauty of human care and solidarity in an extraordinary way.

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