Jelly Baby installed outside The Louvre
, cm
About the artwork
The Jelly Baby sculptures by Mauro are one of his most iconic ones, embodying much of his stylistic considerations artistic theme. Their rounded and clear forms capture the semblance of human contours, yet preserves an ambiguous tone that resonates an impersonation of cloned mankind. Mauro’s main purpose of these sculptures is to explore humanity and the human form in contemporary context, enacting inherent differences and similarities that we share as a collective species. When the Jelly Baby sculptures are placed together as a family, a new meaning is transcended, one that considers child-like innocence and preciousness of family.
About the artist
Mauro Perucchetti was born on 1 January 1949 in Milan, Italy. A pioneer in the field of resin, Mauro matches social critique with Pop aesthetics and art that demonstrates his astonishing technical skill, style and wit. Currently based in London, the artist has achieved immense international acclaim in recent years with a range of solo and group shows around the world, including London, Paris, Oslo, Vienna and Miami. Some of Mauro’s significant public installations include his Jelly Babies installation at Marble Arch, London, and prominent placement in front of the Palace du Louvre during FIAC 2012.
A video of the set-up of the Jelly Babies installation at Marble Arch can be viewed here: http://youtu.be/TdMHl6edBZs