Philister transforms discarded ski bindings into sculptural heads that resemble trophies, masks, or protective armor. Removed from their original function, the mechanical components become fragments of bodies—marked by pressure, control, fixation, and release. While Goliath addresses the obstacle itself, Philister shifts the focus toward those who confront it.

The series reflects on the physical and psychological demands of competitive sport, but also on broader forms of social pressure, conformity, and resistance. Its title evokes the biblical Philistines and introduces questions of conflict, power, and collective identity. Presented like trophies, the heads deliberately reverse the symbolism of victory: rather than celebrating conquest, they embody the traces of struggle and endurance. Together with Goliath, Philister creates a landscape in which strength is not defined by domination, but by the capacity to confront, endure, and overcome resistance.

Photo© Tiberio Sorvillo