A 78-year-old Italian sculptor who always dreamed of building a boat is realizing that wish with a whimsical spin. His giant “floating artworks” are magical masterpieces that defy belief when they take to the water. Sculptor Livio De Marchi of Venice, Italy, has been making art for the city in which he was born and raised for decades. In an interview with The Epoch Times, De Marchi said that his goal is to give a “message of irony and joy.” “I think we need that right now,” he said, as translated from Italian. “When I feel sad or joyful emotions inside, I express them by carving or painting with irony and joy. “I started when I was 12. I hope to go on. I really want to give a lot more.” De Marchi, whose sculptures range from the shapes of cars, instruments, shoes, to many more, felt compelled to offer hope in the …