Bronze 2/8
Goliath grouper with hydraulic systems on the sides. Right fin in support. Chapon Foundry
Thierry Benenati’s Mérou Aquatique is a sculpture that captures the majesty of the underwater world while injecting a dose of mechanical ingenuity. This beautifully detailed bronze grouper almost seems ready to swim out of its base, carrying with it a world where nature and technology merge in astonishing ways.
Every scale and fin of this imposing fish is intertwined with hydraulic systems and gears, as if this aquatic creature had evolved to navigate an ocean where mechanics are as vital as water. The bronze, patinated in deep tones, gives this work a tangible presence and a sense of life, while the industrial elements suggest an inner strength, an adaptation to a futuristic world.
Benenati explores the boundary between the organic and the mechanical, evoking a creature that is both ancestral and visionary. Mérou Aquatique is more than just a representation of a fish; it is a reflection on resilience and innovation, on how life might adapt in a future where technology is omnipresent.
With a price tag of €33,000, this sculpture is a centerpiece for any modern collection, embodying the duality of natural beauty and mechanical sophistication. It is a work that catches the eye, provokes thought, and captures the essence of evolution through art.
