The Story
Julien Marinetti’s Duck, measuring 17 x 16 inches, is a bold and vibrant reinterpretation of an everyday icon. Cloaked in a striking cobalt blue, the surface of the sculpture pulses with energy—cut through by abstract human figures and layered textures in fiery reds, golds, and blacks. The high-gloss finish enhances the interplay between colour and form, while graffiti-like markings and fragmented silhouettes suggest fleeting memories or subconscious thoughts. The sculpture is at once playful and intense, inviting both amusement and reflection.
Marinetti works instinctively, allowing emotion and gesture to guide the process rather than premeditated design. This intuitive approach gives Duck a raw vitality, where the sculpted form serves as both subject and canvas. Influences from classical sculpture, comic art, and street culture converge in a language that defies categorisation—his work is meant to be felt rather than explained.
Exhibited internationally in cities such as London, New York, and Shanghai, Marinetti’s sculptures are held in esteemed private and institutional collections. Yet he remains rooted in the studio, committed to the act of making and to charitable causes, often giving without publicity. Duck exemplifies his creative philosophy—where sculpture and painting fuse into a single, emotionally resonant and visually compelling whole.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Julien Marinetti’s Duck, measuring 17 x 16 inches, is a bold and vibrant reinterpretation of an everyday icon. Cloaked in a striking cobalt blue, the surface of the sculpture pulses with energy—cut through by abstract human figures and layered textures in fiery reds, golds, and blacks. The high-gloss finish enhances the interplay between colour and form, while graffiti-like markings and fragmented silhouettes suggest fleeting memories or subconscious thoughts. The sculpture is at once playful and intense, inviting both amusement and reflection.
Marinetti works instinctively, allowing emotion and gesture to guide the process rather than premeditated design. This intuitive approach gives Duck a raw vitality, where the sculpted form serves as both subject and canvas. Influences from classical sculpture, comic art, and street culture converge in a language that defies categorisation—his work is meant to be felt rather than explained.
Exhibited internationally in cities such as London, New York, and Shanghai, Marinetti’s sculptures are held in esteemed private and institutional collections. Yet he remains rooted in the studio, committed to the act of making and to charitable causes, often giving without publicity. Duck exemplifies his creative philosophy—where sculpture and painting fuse into a single, emotionally resonant and visually compelling whole.
