Translated from Italian to English, the word Scoperta means "discovery" or "newness". This sculpture is the first in a series of pieces titled "Fundamental Properties". Composed of copper, it expresses the most essential elements that make up life as we currently define it. Scoperta #1 represents "youth"...the-blue-green patina displays growth and vitality, the many flowering tentacles show intense curiosity as they reach out to touch an unfamiliar world.