DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
ROTTEN
Moldy Orange Sculpture from Recycled Road Signs
The finale. This recycled metal sculpture shows the orange in its final stage: completely covered with green mold, unrecognizable, destined for decomposition. No longer the moment of interrupted consumption or initial abandonment, but the inevitable consequence of food waste ignored for too long.
The artwork transforms a discarded Sardinian road sign into a raw representation of organic decay. The metal is shaped to recreate the irregular texture of mold-covered peel: every imperfection of the original material (rust, dents, corrosion) becomes a natural part of the deteriorated surface. The result is as disturbing as it is necessary.
Hand-painting with eco-friendly paints contrasts the original orange of the fruit with green and brown stains of invading mold. The "molding" process is painted with scientific attention: spores start from the moistest points, expand in patches, progressively conquer the entire surface. The final epoxy resin crystallizes this moment of maximum decomposition, freezing time at the instant before total dissolution.
"Rotten" is the most provocative work in the TuttiFrutti Collection. While others show moments of potentially reversible waste (an apple can still be eaten after one bite, a peeled fruit is still edible), this orange is definitively lost. It represents the moment when food passes from "wasted" to "unrecoverable": nature has reclaimed possession.
The message is brutal but necessary: every year, tons of food reach this decomposition stage because forgotten in fridges, abandoned in pantries, ignored until complete rotting. The work forces you to look at what we normally throw away without wanting to see it.
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TECHNICAL FEATURES
| Dimensions | 60 x 60 cm fruit only 100 x 100 cm with panel Panel depth: 5 cm Overall depth: 10 cm |
| Weight | 3 kg fruit | 10 kg with panel |
| Technique | Recycled discarded road sign, colored with non-toxic water-based paint, protective coating in clear epoxy resin, support panel in painted marine Okumè wood (optional, available colors anthracite or white) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Coding | #00202205 Unique work, original signed and certified |
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about "Rotten"
Why represent a rotten fruit?
"Rotten" shows the finale of waste: food forgotten until complete decomposition. It's a deliberately provocative image that forces us to look at what we normally don't want to see.
Is the work disturbing?
It can be, and it's intentional. Art must also provoke reflection. The green mold on orange creates a strong visual contrast that effectively communicates the message about waste.
Is this the "strongest" work in the TuttiFrutti collection?
Yes. While other works show potentially reversible waste (a bitten fruit can still be eaten), "Rotten" shows the point of no return: when food is definitively lost.
Is the mold represented realistically?
Yes, painted with scientific attention: spores start from the moistest points and expand progressively. Every decomposition detail is accurate.
What is the message of the work?
Every year tons of food reach this stage because forgotten. The work forces us to confront the final consequences of food waste.
What type of space is it suitable for?
Ideal for galleries, waste-conscious restaurants, food companies with sustainable values, educational spaces, environments that don't fear provocative art.
What material is it made of?
Discarded road sign recovered in Sardinia. The metal's imperfections (rust, corrosion) become natural part of the "moldy" texture.