Manuel Quaresima is a self-taught Italian sculptor who works primarily with iron, steel, and reclaimed materials. After a long professional career in the metallurgical sector, he chose to devote himself entirely to artistic research, transforming his technical knowledge of materials into a personal expressive language.

His works mainly depict human figures in a constant state of transformation, characterized by fragmented surfaces, openings, dynamic tensions, and mechanical elements integrated into the structure. Through metal, Quaresima explores universal themes such as suffering, rebirth, change, and the relationship between matter and the inner dimension.

His work is rooted in the idea that every experience, even the most difficult one, can become a tool for growth. The figures he creates seem to emerge from matter or dissolve into it, representing the constant process of evolution that accompanies human existence. Today, he continues his research by developing sculptures that combine material strength, emotional tension, and reflection on the human condition.