CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
New works by Delia Dante
My new exhibition, "Can't Take it With You," delves into the depths of betrayal and emotional wounds left by a beloved family member. At the heart of the show lies "Greedy Bastard," adorned with hand-blown glass horns and a bejeweled crown, symbolizing the devastating breach of trust universally felt. Through sculptures like "The Polarizing Politician" and "The Thief of Innocence," I aim to provoke contemplation on the destructive force of selfish behavior in the human experience.
Employing intricate techniques such as TIG welding, glass enameling, electroplating, and metalsmithing, each piece offers a unique visual experience. Using 3D printing with plant-based filament and electroplating with copper, I craft skulls that, once burned out, reveal a luminous copper shell, enhanced by glass enameling. The symbolism of skulls transcends physical attributes to expose the core of human failings, free from societal constraints.
Decadent yet hauntingly beautiful, my sculptures beckon viewers with their allure and monstrous charm. Themes of war, greed, and dark obsessions permeate the collection, urging reflection on the legacies we choose to leave behind.
Employing intricate techniques such as TIG welding, glass enameling, electroplating, and metalsmithing, each piece offers a unique visual experience. Using 3D printing with plant-based filament and electroplating with copper, I craft skulls that, once burned out, reveal a luminous copper shell, enhanced by glass enameling. The symbolism of skulls transcends physical attributes to expose the core of human failings, free from societal constraints.
Decadent yet hauntingly beautiful, my sculptures beckon viewers with their allure and monstrous charm. Themes of war, greed, and dark obsessions permeate the collection, urging reflection on the legacies we choose to leave behind.
