E
E
2024, 120 x 40 cm, watercolor, gouache, acrylic ink, and ink on canvas, pine sap, pine frame, amplifier.
The Dolomites’ have the largest concentration of fossilized resin ever found on earth. Geologist Guido Roghi says in response to this, “surely the plants suffered”, which inspires the question: what would a plant have to cry about?
A tree, commodified into a frame, loudly drips sappy tears, while its contents recall the pain it knows in the person with which it hopes to create an exchange. Blood and sap pour, as the pine is forced into a container, and the figure within the container is scarified with the binder, “E”. “E” binds the tree and person, and only heard, is, a way to gain time.
Together, the pine and the figure, exude secretions that will amalgamate them and heal them, crystallizing the memory of their pain Within this container, is the recording of the sound of scraped resin and flesh, that will be used in the installation of the work.
Technical sound support and curses against God thanks to by Fabrizio De Bon.
Installation was part of “Gemmazione” by Dolomiti Contemporanee | Progetto Borca | Casa Cametti
Photos by Teresa De Toni
Video by Paolo De Pont
when is the last time you thought about an object or space you pass by everyday?
I Rami Che Raccontano
I Rami Che Raccontano
2022, Acrylic & photocatalytic paint on concrete wall, 8.6 x 5.35 x 2.1m
The trees of Rome tell the origins of Rome, the conquests of the empire, the defense of the country during the war, the improvement of our quality of life, and will also improve the future of the city. Considering their positions on the maps, both topographical and reticulated, I Rami che Raccontano invite the viewer to follow a constantly changing map, despite being historical. Using photocatalytic paint, the mural functions as do trees, eliminating smog.
Quercia del Tasso: The trunk of a historic tree, struck by lightning in 1843, commemorated with a plaque.
The almond tree of Villa Gloria: The trunk of the surviving almond tree under which Enrico Cairoli passed, having a bullet pass through him in 1867, and into the tree.
The Paulowina of Chiesa Nuova is a tree that is usually found in parks, but exists in the cityscape thanks to the presence of a fountain next to it.
Saint Dominic's orange tree was brought from Spain to Rome in 1220, still splendid and luxuriant today.
There is a legend that the fig tree where Romulus and Remus were raised is located under Domus Augustus.
The seeds of the first peach trees were found under Metro C, which are considered to be the first ones brought to Rome from Persia.
The Canfor of Via Cernaio is a monumental tree, a symbol of the importance of secular trees, which have the same benefits as 70 young trees.
Cypress by Michelangelo: There is a legend that a cypress in the cloister of the Baths of Diocletian was planted by Michelangelo.
This project was made possible by the generous Arte in Costruzione grant by Ricci S.p.A.
Photo Credits:
Claudia Rolandi and Marta Ferro
Do You Have A Light?
Do You Have A Light?
2021, Oil paint on Fiat 600D, Variable Dimensions
Near Piazza Cardelli, in Via Tomacelli, the Nazis arrested Guglielmo Gullace. His wife Teresa, pregnant with their sixth child, was killed due to her attempt to bring him a cigarette. The poppies painted on the glass recall those placed on the ground by the Romans where Teresa fell. The mirrors show us Rome as it is today, thanks to the sacrifice of those who fought, to make it free again.
"Do You Have a Light?" was made possible by a grant and collaboration with the Municipality of Rome and RUFA.
Photos courtesy of Sara Galletta
