{"product_id":"tomatinho-recycled-traffic-sign-sculpture","title":"Tomatinho","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #333;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION OF THE WORK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTOMATINHO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeteriorated Cherry Tomato Sculpture made from a Recycled Street Sign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"340\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomatinho\u003c\/strong\u003e is a contemporary sculpture from the \u003cstrong\u003eTuttiFrutti \u003c\/strong\u003ecollection, made from an authentic decommissioned street sign recovered in Sardinia. The work depicts a small tomato at the moment when nature begins to slowly reclaim it: the surface becomes covered with mold, the first signs of deterioration appear, and what just moments before seemed perfect suddenly becomes undesirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1148\" data-start=\"772\"\u003eIt is a simple yet profoundly symbolic image. In our daily lives, a small imperfection is enough for a food item to be considered unusable and destined for disposal. \u003cem\u003eTomatinho\u003c\/em\u003e invites reflection on that thin line between value and waste, showing how the change in perception is often quicker than the actual change in material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1150\"\u003eThe work arises from the manual transformation of a recovered street sign. The metal is cut, heated, shaped, and reconstructed until it takes on an organic form, deliberately keeping visible oxidations, scratches, and traces of its previous existence. The paint and transparent resin interact with the original surface, without erasing its memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1858\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003eThe small knife emerging from the stem introduces a narrative tension: the act of cutting has already occurred or is about to occur, while time completes its work. The fruit and the material thus follow the same fate: both bear the marks of transformation, both find new life through art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"1860\"\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong\u003eTuttiFrutti\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, \u003cem\u003eTomatinho\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of fragility, food waste, and the ability of art to transform what is rejected into a new object of value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Included numbered certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e✓ Unique piece, not reproducible\u003cbr\u003e✓ Free shipping worldwide (insured and tracked)\u003cbr\u003e✓ Ready for display (wall mounting system included)\u003cbr\u003e✓ 30-day satisfaction guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for: sustainable art collectors, food art enthusiasts, spaces dedicated to environmental themes, contemporary interior design with an ethical message, food \u0026amp; sustainability company offices, contemporary art galleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the complete Collection → [ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.scoobafish.com\/collections\/collezione-tuttifrutti\" title=\"TuttiFrutti Collection - 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Frequently Asked Questions about \u0026quot;Tomatinho\u0026quot;\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called \u0026quot;Tomatinho\u0026quot;?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI chose the name \u003cstrong\u003eTomatinho\u003c\/strong\u003e because its sweet and light sound contrasts with the decay process represented in the artwork, reminding us how fragile the beauty of the simplest things is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat material is this sculpture made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is created from an authentic decommissioned road sign, recovered along the roads of Sardinia. The original metal retains the marks of time: rust, dents, and Mediterranean patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I choose the color of the background panel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you can choose between an anthracite panel (elegant and dramatic) or white (minimalist and bright). Alternatively, you can purchase just the fruit without the panel, saving €600.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the artwork shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is professionally packed in a custom wooden crate with internal protections. Free shipping worldwide, fully insured and tracked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the artwork suitable for outdoor use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this sculpture is designed for indoor use. 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