Dark-skinned woman with baby in stroller for 30 cm Nativity Scene by Angela Tripi

Dark-skinned woman with baby in stroller for 30 cm Nativity Scene by Angela Tripi.

Capturing an intense and human moment, this dark-skinned woman, weary from working in the fields, pushes a stroller with her child. Her face, marked by fatigue, reflects the weight of a long and tiring day, but something catches her eye, a bright trail cuts through the sky. In that precise instant, between fear and wonder, the desire to follow it is born within her, unaware that her heart is about to encounter the mystery of the Saviour's birth.

This scene, like all works by Angela Tripi, is the result of an incredible expressive search and artistic craftsmanship that gives depth and authenticity to the characters. Drawing inspiration from the ancient Middle Eastern world, reworking environments, costumes, and cultures of the time to bring to life highly narrative figures full of character.

Unlike traditional Nativity Scenes, where the statues are built on a straw core and then dressed, Angela Tripi's sculptures are entirely molded in terracotta: each character is shaped with a complete body, then finished with fabrics, jewels, and accessories, enhancing their realism.

Each statue is unique: in the expressions, gestures, and details, a personal story is told, with a before and after that goes beyond the represented moment.

The creations from Atelier Angela Tripi are not just Nativity figures but fragments of humanity suspended in time.