Sara Terpino

This sculptural diptych—cast in bronze and brass—emerges from a profound and complex exploration of identity, social constructs, and gender fluidity.Composed of an aggregation of neutral, expressionless doll faces, the twin sculptures reflect upon infancy as an uncorrupted state of human existence. In the early stages of life, before societal norms, traditions, and parental conditioning prescribe binary roles, a child's gender remains fluid and visually indistinguishable. The identical, serene features of the forms dissolve traditional boundaries of male and female, returning the human form to its pure, original essence.By capturing this universal threshold of innocence in enduring metal, the artwork directly challenges contemporary prejudices surrounding gender expression, inviting the viewer to look beyond societal labels and confront the authentic, unconditioned self.