‘ Bruna D’Alessandro's Portrait With Steel Breasts, 2024 embodies the artist's empowerment and expresses her identity as a sculptor, woman, and individual. In collaboration with photographer Olga Antipina, the D’Alessandro transforms the act of wearing these sculpted steel breasts into a poetic statement, seamlessly merging self-expression with artistry. Hammer formed by the artist specifically to be worn, the sculptures Steel Breasts, 2023 symbolize strength and resilience.’

(From the press release of ‘Identity In Context’ exhibit, curated by Emireth Herrera Valdès)