Nathalie De Santis

In The Traveller, Nathalie De Santis presents her signature Playmobil sculpture as a globe-trotting icon, enveloped in a dense collage of vintage travel stamps, luggage labels, and destination badges. From Hawaii and Paris to Japan, Hong Kong, and Bali, the figure’s outfit and helmet are transformed into a visual passport of international wanderlust. Framed by sleek black boots, hands, and facial features, the sculpture is grounded on a minimalist dark pedestal, emphasizing its vibrant graphic narrative.

Stylistically, the piece bridges playful Pop Art with a deeply personal, cosmopolitan narrative, directly referencing De Santis’s background as an international pilot. Rather than treating the figurine as a simple toy, the artist utilizes the dense mosaic of travel motifs to celebrate the spirit of adventure, movement, and global connection. By pairing nostalgic childhood forms with the timeless allure of world exploration, The Traveller becomes an uplifting tribute to freedom, discovery, and the memories collected along the way.