“Fiore della Vita (Mother & Child)”

“Fiore della Vita” translates to “Flower of life”. I designed the bottom of the mothers robes to look like a flower opening. There is a special bond between a mother and child.  A love that grows like a flower as it is nurtured. The soft curves are feminine and hard edges are masculine, giving her an intriguing balance of lines and shapes. She feels like a flame almost yet there is so much comfort amidst the fire.

John Maisano is fascinated by the artistic designs found in Celtic, African, Inuit and Tribal art which he incorporates into his sculptures. Each sculpture is inscribed with intricate designs derived from natural forms and structures. His sculptures range in size from treasures that can be held in the palm of one’s hand to larger-than-life monuments. His work focuses on graceful interpretations of animals shaped in a way that captures the life force of each animal and transforms it into something more.