The Courage of Freedom
Davide Dormino expresses himself through monumental bronze sculpture, his preferred material. His works, both powerful and profoundly human, explore the notions of freedom, courage, and individual responsibility.
Dormino conceives of sculpture as a space for dialogue between matter and consciousness, where bronze becomes the vehicle for a universal reflection on the human condition. His creations, such as Atlas Libertatis, Breath, Eterno, and L’Uomo che misura le nuvole (The Man Who Measures the Clouds), reflect this tension between weight and lightness, constraint and transcendence. In his figures, often suspended or in balance, man seems to strive to overcome his own limitations to achieve a state of inner freedom. Each of his creations explores a quest for meaning by addressing fundamental themes for humanity (Atlante, 2019).
He has created environmental works in Italy and abroad, notably Breath (2011), commissioned by the United Nations and permanently installed on the North Lawn of the UN headquarters in New York.
Each of Dormino’s works is intimately connected to the place that hosts it. Outdoors, the patina of the bronze blends with the natural elements, inviting the visitor to feel the presence of the body, the breath, and time. This spiritual and contemplative dimension finds an ideal setting at the Château de Vullierens.
Since 2003, he has taught drawing, sculpture, and installation at the R.U.F.A. (Rome University of Fine Arts).