Airone

Airone (2018) by Met Devoti is an elegant sculpture carved from Arabescato corchia marble with subtle bronze accents, portraying a single heron captured at the very moment of ascent. Measuring 180 × 110 × 60 cm, the artwork freezes the instant in which the bird opens its wings, transforming a natural gesture into a symbol of grace, balance, and quiet strength.

The distinctive veining of Arabescato corchia runs across the surface of the sculpture, emphasizing the heron’s slender, elongated neck and the sweeping movement of its wings. These organic patterns seem to echo the motion of the bird itself, lending a surprising sense of lightness and vitality to the marble despite its monumental presence. The discreet bronze elements introduce warmth and depth, enriching the visual rhythm without interrupting the purity of the form.

In Airone, Devoti elevates the heron into an emblem of freedom and ascension. Its upward reach—serene yet powerful—invites reflection on the relationship between nature and material, movement and stillness. The polished marble surface enhances this tension, offering an almost ethereal luminosity that accentuates the sculpture’s expressive elegance.

Now part of a private collection in Italy, Airone stands as a testament to Met Devoti’s ability to transform marble into movement, capturing the quiet majesty of one of nature’s most graceful creatures through a contemporary sculptural language.