Figurines Collection

Pantaleo Musarò observes the universality of human character traits. For Gardeco, he created an elegant line of ceramice Figurines, each of which reflects a different side of human nature. The series show us how humans try to hide their vulnerability by behaving in a certain way.

Il Vanitoso, Italian for the conceited,  is a ceramic figurine designed by the Italian sculptor Pantaleo Musarò. Il Vanitoso is part of a series of ceramic figurines that reflect different aspects of human nature. The series show us how humans try to hide their vulnerability by behaving in a certain way. Il Vanitoso represents someone who tries to pull himself up with a rope that is attached to the ground. By putting himself before and above others, he wants to appear stronger, better, faster, smarter …

Ifi is a character from Greek mythology. She was born female, but raised by her mother as a boy to conceal her true gender, as a girl was unwanted by her father. Ifi had to be cautious at all times of fear that anyone would find out about her secret, as if she had to walk on eggshells. Ifi is hand sculpted in Italy, three eggs are covered In 24 carat gold leaf.

The Snob represents someone with an attitude of superiority, who frowns upon others. A plexiglass case puts emphasis on the his contempt towards the outside world. The figurine is hand sculpted in Italy, the nose is covered In 24 carat venetian gold leaf.

L.18 /W. 18 / H.34 cm