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Packaged Spirit

€ 800 

Valentinos Vassiliou

€ 800 

Valentinos Vassiliou

“Packaged Spirit” by Valentinos Vassiliou is a powerful commentary on the confinement of identity and emotion in contemporary society. The work features a sculpted face wrapped tightly in bubble wrap, evoking the image of a soul trapped behind layers of artificial protection. The red tones peeking through the transparent plastic suggest suppressed passion, pain, or vitality—elements of the human spirit restrained for the sake of preservation or conformity. The eyes, partially visible yet obscured, communicate a sense of longing and suffocation, as though the spirit within is calling out for release.

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Description

Artist:

Valentinos Vassiliou

Category:

Sculpture

Style:

Size:

12

x

24

x

16

Year:

2025

Materials:

Signed:

Yes

No

SKU:

VV-006

Frame:

Yes

No

Artist:

Valentinos Vassiliou

Category:

Sculpture

Style:

Size:

12

x

24

x

16

Frame:

Yes

No

Year:

2025

Materials:

Signed:

Yes

No

SKU:

VV-006

Through this piece, Vassiliou explores themes of emotional isolation and the dehumanizing effects of modern life. By packaging a human form as though it were a fragile object, he questions how society treats vulnerability and individuality—valuing their protection over their expression. The juxtaposition of the intimate human face with cold, commercial packaging materials forces the viewer to confront their own role in a culture that often silences authenticity in favor of safety, order, or appearance.

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