An 'Emotional Egg' is on display in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy.A craftsperson works on an 'Emotional Egg' in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy, 01 April 2021. The 'Emotional Eggs,' artistic works in ceramics by the master Neapolitan sculptors, the Scuotto brothers, are inspired by emojis, the smileys used in chats to express feelings, and represent the classical character Pulcinella in various expressions. The workshop has continued to produce works despite the closure imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. Italy will be entering a nationwide lockdown over the three-day Easter holidays to curb social interaction fuelling COVID-19 contagion. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE
In Pictures: These ‘Emotional Eggs,’ are artistic works in ceramics by Neapolitan sculptors, the Scuotto brothers.
Their inspiration for the various expressions of the classical character Pulcinella come from emojis and smileys that people use in their everyday lives to express their feelings.
Their workshop in Naples, Italy continues to trade despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE
A craftsperson works on an ‘Emotional Egg’ in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE‘Emotional Eggs’ are on display in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA- EFE/CESARE ABBATE‘Emotional Eggs’ are on display in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE‘Emotional Eggs’ are produced in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATEA craftsperson works on an ‘Emotional Egg’ in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE‘Emotional Eggs’ are on display in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATEA craftsperson works on an ‘Emotional Egg’ in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE‘Emotional Eggs’ are on display in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE‘Emotional Eggs’ are produced in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATEA craftsperson works on an ‘Emotional Egg’ in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATEA craftsperson works on an ‘Emotional Egg’ in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE‘Emotional Eggs’ are on display in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATEAn ‘Emotional Egg’ is on display in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATEA craftsperson works on an ‘Emotional Egg’ in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATEAn ‘Emotional Egg’ is on display in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATEAn ‘Emotional Egg’ is on display in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATEAn ‘Emotional Egg’ is on display in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE‘Emotional Eggs’ are on display in the workshop La Scarabattola in the old town of Naples, Italy. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE
