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Pet rock
Vanessa Maltese

Generously supported by La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso.

Pet rock is a hand-patinated and painted bronze sculpture cast from a found stone. Exploring the psychological phenomenon of pareidolia, in which recognizable patterns are seen in random visual material, Pet rock bears an uncanny resemblance to a face with two eyes and a furrowed brow.

The Gattuso Edition is a gift for ticketholders and supporting donors of the annual C Magazine Contemporary Art Auction. Please contact us for more information about making a supporting donation.

Vanessa Maltese
Pet rock
2019
Patinated bronze, lacquer, enamel paint
Edition of 55 unique pieces