Hailing from Milan, Andrea Arrigoni studied scenography at university and later became a graphic designer, but he’s been fascinated by miniatures since a very young age. His studies in theatrical design inform his work: take a look here at the delightfully complex Maison Auber, a dolls’ house he exhibited at Miniaturitalia in 2018. Since that interview, Andrea has started to make and sell miniatures of his own, which have a dramatic flavour and beautiful finishes. Often utilising cutting-edge 3D printing technology, he creates object d’art, busts and sculptures which sit happily anywhere from the Baroque to the Neoclassical periods. I can’t wait to see what he does next.
Here are the works by Andrea in the Quartermaine Hall collection so far:
The Three Graces
Elegant small-scale sculpture by Andrea Arrigoni of Big Man Small World (2022.216)
Lady in Empire Dress
Elegant small-scale sculpture by Andrea Arrigoni of Big Man Small World
La Belle au Bois Dormant
Intricate little sculpture showing a sleeping beauty on a grandiose throne by Andrea Arrigoni (2022.200)
Bust of a Woman
Gorgeous sculpture of an idealised woman by Andrea Arrigoni of Big Man Small World (2022.201)
Armida
Renaissance terracotta is replicated on a tiny scale in this detailed miniature by Big Man Small World (2021.040)
Gilded Putti Sculpture
A superb French-style sculpture to catch the eye on a side table by Big Man Small World
Busts of the Comtesse and Vicomte
A pair of extraordinary portrait busts by Andrea Arrigoni of Big Man Small World (2021.037 and 2021.038)
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