Fratelli

In Fratelli, the sculptural form develops from a relationship of proximity and interdependence. Two animal figures, represented as hammerhead sharks, emerge in a unified configuration that brings distinct identities into relation within a shared structure.

The heads, defined by their archetypal morphology and mirrored surfaces, come into direct contact, creating a point of connection that orients the composition and determines its balance.

 

The verticality of the work emphasises development and continuity. The upward movement appears as the result of a joint progression, in which each element contributes to the stability and direction of the other, transforming the fraternal bond into a structural principle.

The reflective surfaces expand the perceptual field of the work, integrating the surrounding space and the viewer into the composition. Reflection does not fragment the image but extends it, suggesting that identity is shaped through relationships and exchanges. In this sense, the gaze of the other becomes an active part of the process of constructing the work.

 

The choice of the animal form introduces a symbolic dimension that resonates across cultures and historical contexts. The hammerhead shark, associated with strength, orientation and environmental perception, becomes a metaphor for growth within a shared condition. The fraternal relationship is presented not as opposition but as dynamic coexistence, capable of generating balance and mutual support.

 

In Viglino’s practice, characterised by the use of industrial materials and reflective surfaces in dialogue with public and architectural contexts, Fratelli reflects on relationship as a generative force, suggesting that growth and movement emerge through shared strength rather than solitary assertion.