Oltre la bottiglia

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Priklonskaya Polina

The Artwork: Oltre la bottiglia stems from the desire to celebrate and elevate what lies hidden beyond the iconic symbol of Chianti Classico: the territory, the daily labor, and the people who, with dedication and expertise, contribute to the continuity of the winemaking tradition. The artwork adopts the shape of a wooden wine crate and uses the silhouette of a bottle as a frame through which to observe the landscape. The absence of the bottle thus becomes a symbolic void that fills itself with its surroundings—nature, memory, labor, and community—while still keeping the form immediately recognizable. The choice of material also takes on a significant value: wood, and specifically oak, recalls the tradition of wine production and the fundamental role it plays in defining the character, aromas, and identity of the wine itself.

Biography: Priklonskaya Polina (1999) was born in Lyubertsy and grew up between Varna and Como. Following a program of study in illustration at the Accademia Nemo in Florence, she continued her training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, where she is currently enrolled in the Sculpture program. Her artistic research develops through experimentation and multimedia, integrating different techniques, materials, and languages into a continuously evolving poetic vision. Her works address themes related to gender identity, mental health, immigration, folklore, community dimensions, and contemporary current affairs.