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Sapiens 2.0 - Gold, 2022
Sculpture : bronze · 40 x 50 x 18 cm 15.7 x 19.7 x 7.1 inch
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About the artwork
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Sculpture : numbered and limited to 12 copies
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition
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40 x 50 x 18 cm 15.7 x 19.7 x 7.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Beto Gatti – “Sapiens 2.0” (2021)
Bronze
Edition 4/5
40 x 18 x 44 cm | 15.7 x 7 x 17.3 in
Beto Gatti’s “Sapiens 2.0” is a bold and thought-provoking bronze sculpture that reimagines evolution in the digital age. With the skeletal remains of a primate wearing a VR headset, this work offers a striking commentary on the transformation of human experience—where technology merges with biology, reshaping perception, reality, and progress.
Limited to an edition of only 5, this sculpture is a rare and significant work within Gatti’s exploration of modern existence. The contrast between the organic structure of the skeleton and the sleek technological device invites reflection on how virtual experiences have become embedded in our evolutionary journey. The polished bronze finish highlights every intricate detail, from the individual bones to the precision of the VR headset, creating a dialogue between past and future, nature and artificiality.
Gatti’s work is more than just sculpture—it is a visual philosophy, encapsulating contemporary themes of technology, mortality, and progress. The mastery of bronze casting ensures both durability and depth, making it an enduring centerpiece in any contemporary art collection. As digital and physical realities continue to blur, “Sapiens 2.0” stands as a symbolic artifact of our era, challenging us to question whether we are advancing or merely evolving into a new form of dependency.
The sculpture is in perfect condition, with a reflective bronze surface that accentuates its meticulous craftsmanship. The skeletal form is rendered with exceptional anatomical precision, while the VR headset is polished to a high shine, emphasizing its futuristic contrast. The dynamic pose, with elongated limbs and an almost predatory stance, suggests movement—an unsettling yet captivating representation of a species caught between worlds.
Beto Gatti’s artistic vision is deeply influenced by the intersection of time, technology, and existentialism. “Sapiens 2.0” embodies this philosophy, visualizing a world where digital immersion is no longer an escape but an evolutionary inevitability. The VR headset, typically associated with entertainment and virtual spaces, becomes a metaphor for the inescapable integration of technology in human consciousness.
For collectors, curators, and thinkers, “Sapiens 2.0” is more than an artwork—it is a question, a statement, and a vision of what comes next.
Presentation
Beto Gatti is a Brazilian artist who lives in Rio de Janeiro.
His art is paradoxical, as it expresses the externalization of his introspection.
His sculptures convey restlessness, it leads us to daydreams and reflections. With abundant references to time and technology, he makes intersections between these two elements that permeate life in society, while invoking tomorrow in issues that agitate him today.
After all, the same fraction of an hour can be time consuming for those who wait, but it flies for those who are thirsty to produce. Beto, in practice, freezes the passage of time in his creations, while drinking from the source of spirituality and existential reflections.
In 2021, Beto Gatti took his first steps in the digital world of crypt art, quickly consolidating himself among the main Brazilian artists making use of this new and revolutionary way of expressing art.
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