Skull

Julien Marinetti’s Skull, measuring 13 x 15 inches, transforms a symbol of mortality into a vivid and emotionally charged work of contemporary sculpture. Splashed with a palette of turquoise, crimson, gold and violet, the skull becomes a dynamic canvas—its surface layered with gestural brushstrokes, graffiti-like line drawings, and enigmatic human forms. These etched figures seem to float across the cranium, suspended between memory and myth, inviting a visceral response rather than literal interpretation.

Marinetti approaches sculpture instinctively, allowing each piece to unfold without preconception. In Skull, as in much of his work, he uses the sculptural form not as a static object, but as a stage for emotional and visual exploration. The raw expressiveness of street art fuses with classical motifs, creating a striking tension between the eternal and the contemporary. The result is both playful and profound—a reflection on life, death, and the marks we leave behind.

With exhibitions spanning New York, London, Singapore, and Shanghai, Marinetti is internationally recognised, yet remains rooted in the studio process. Deeply committed to charitable work, he often donates his pieces quietly and without fanfare. Skull is a testament to his unique practice—where painting and sculpture unite to communicate something timeless, human, and unapologetically alive.