Constructivist Couture — El Lissitzky & Renaissance Wall Sculpture

A Renaissance muse wearing El Lissitzky's constructivist geometry as a hat.

Part of ArtandShadow's Surrealist Studies of Giovanna degli Albizzi Tornabuoni series, this handcrafted wall sculpture reimagines Ghirlandaio's iconic Renaissance portrait with a bold sartorial twist: the subject sports geometric art by El Lissitzky — the legendary Russian constructivist — reinterpreted as a piece of fashionable head protection.

The collision of 15th-century portraiture and 20th-century avant-garde geometry is both witty and visually striking. Hand-welded in mild steel with high-transparency acrylic glass panels, the sculpture plays with light and shadow throughout the day, adding a living, dynamic quality to the piece.

A perfect gift for architects, designers, and art lovers who appreciate the history of modernism and a sharp sense of humour.

Materials & Technique

• Hand-welded mild steel (6mm bars)
• High-transparency acrylic glass, hand-cut and polished
• Dimensions: 10cm × 10cm × 10cm
• Weight: 300g

Shipping

• Prepared for dispatch within 2 days
• Delivery in 5–10 working days
• Arrives with hooks and wall plugs included