Artist Andreas Senoner (1982) was born in Bolzano and currently lives and works in Florence. His academic studies led him to delve into the technique of wood carving, a predominant material in his artistic production.
In his sculptural works the human figure is in dialogue with natural elements such as feathers, beeswax and lichens, which very often act as “invaders” of the wooden body. The strongly contemporary and aesthetic key with which Senoner carries out his research contributes to a strong artistic identity that is easily recognizable.

Part of Andreas Senoner’s sculptural production consists of static human figures, portrayed as motionless, soulless mannequins of which only the legs and feet are visible. The torso, arms and face are entirely covered by natural elements that have no specific function but attempt to highlight intimate components.
Complete human figures are flanked by sculptures in which Senoner chooses to focus on a single element. The artist “dissects” parts of the human body, particularly the extremities: hands, feet, legs and heads are taken into analysis and manipulated. Wood remains the material of choice, sometimes smooth and untouched, sometimes worn down by time and termites. Very often these elements take on animal and natural connotations, tending the human being toward transformation. A foot has spines, branches sprout from legs, two arms merge into a single block.

Human, animal and natural coexist and dialogue in Andreas Senoner’s artistic research, with the intention of investigating the concept of metamorphosis and inheritance. The materials chosen are in fact the perfect representation of these concepts: constantly evolving and collectors of memories.