Handcrafted clay and lava stone sculptures: art and design for interior decoration

Filippo Messina‘s signature sculptures, made of clay and lava stone from Etna, represent a synthesis of contemporary art and Sicilian tradition. Each work is conceived as a design element capable of enhancing residential environments, commercial spaces and architectural projects that seek authenticity and character.

Mascaruna: a decorative element with a strong visual impact

Mascaruna is a sculpture inspired by ancient Greek theater masks, reinterpreted in a modern key. The completely manual workmanship gives each piece formal and material uniqueness. The mixture, composed of clay and lava stone dust, gives the surface a natural texture and superior strength, maintaining the deep connection with the Etnean territory.

The collection is available in several variations

Thanks to its strong and recognizable visual language, Mascaruna is designed to be placed as a wall sculpture or as a display piece, in representative settings, professional studios, boutique hotels or homes with refined taste.

Technique and materials

The sculptures are made through an artisanal process in which theclay is mixed with lava stone powder, a material that enriches the raw material with distinctive aesthetic and structural characteristics. The process involves:

-Manual modeling

-Finishing with artistic glazes

-High temperature cooking

The interaction between material and form gives each creation an aesthetic and tactile value, making it not just a piece of furniture, but a narrative element that carries with it identity, roots, and artistic vision.

Why choose it in an interior design project

Cuorelavico sculptures fit perfectly into projects by:

-Interior design of private residences

-High-profile commercial and hospitality environments.

-Showroom fittings and exhibition spaces

-Wall art installations

Each work can also be made to order to suit specific dimensional, chromatic and stylistic requirements. Cuorelavico offers support in choosing finishes and customization.

Mode of purchase

The sculptures are available online in the Mascaruna of the Cuorelavico website.

For custom supplies, contract projects or collaborations with architectural firms, you can contact us directly. Each sculpture comes with a certificate of authenticity and packed with protective materials for transportation.

An art object, a design value

Filippo Messina’s works represent a marriage of craftsmanship, art and design. Chosen by architects and interior designers looking for distinctive elements, Cuorelavico sculptures are ideal for giving personality to spaces and communicating an aesthetic rooted in Sicilian culture but open to contemporary language.