La lupa

This sculpture represents the woman as an animal. For some, this is a powerful image, for others it is a problematic representation of the woman, far too submissive and sexually charged. Furthermore, an arrow pierces the back of the she-wolf, she suffers and roars. At the same time, the she-wolf is a symbol of Rome: she is said to have fed the twins Romulus and Remus, who later founded Rome. The Roman she-wolf symbolizes survival and courage.

We think it is important to pause for a moment to consider the many nudes in the art park. A nude is not neutral in art either. What was once common, we may see completely differently today?

Throughout the centuries, the image of the she-wolf has often been used for female strength and courage, but also for the dark, wild sides of nature. The she-wolf represents the constant connection between the human and the natural world, and remains a powerful symbol for female autonomy and untamed energy. In the work of the Italian sculptor Arturo Martini his admiration for Etruscan and classical sculpture is recognizable, but at the same time there is also a modern touch. He became known for his public sculptures commissioned by fascist Italy in the years 1930-1940. He works mainly figuratively and with various materials, from clay to wood and stone to silver.