A pega do porco, Bronze monument in Vila Mariana District, Brazil
Description
A pega do porco is a bronze sculpture in Vila Mariana that depicts the interaction between a child and a domestic pig. The artwork sits on a masonry base and forms a unified composition combining cast metal with structured stone.
History
Ricardo Cipicchia, an Italian sculptor, created this work after training at the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios in São Paulo. His work reflects the artistic tradition of this influential school that shaped Brazilian sculpture.
Culture
The sculpture shows the everyday encounter between a child and a pig as it happens in Brazilian urban spaces. It captures an informal connection between human and animal that remains visible in São Paulo's city landscape.
Practical
The monument sits in the South Zone and can be easily found through the neighborhood name, where it stands in a public green space. Access is free and visible from nearby areas, making visits possible at any time of day.
Did you know?
The combination of bronze casting and masonry shows a deliberate choice to merge two different craft techniques. This blend makes the work an example of how cast sculpture and architecture integrate in Brazilian public spaces.
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