Lab Milan’22 edition
Tiziano Summo United Kingdom Sculpture

Artwork title : Rombo – 'Light After Death'

The 'Rombo' is part of a series of works, "Light After Death" (2019-2022), which illuminates the relationships between art and science, imperfection and geometry, life and death. 

A male cow skull is augmented with rectangular neon horns, which recall the traditional hunting trophy. The perfect geometry of the artificial hand-made neon clashes fiercely with the organic, natural shape of the skull, creating a surreal harmony. The juxtaposition between these two elements embodies and balances the fragility of life and the eternal perfection of mathematics. 

Beautiful but unnerving, the electrifying neon light serves as a beacon for curious souls and an unmistakable reminder of our mortality and uncertainties.