CHIOSTRO ILLUMINATO
Historical and Architectural Context
In a field near the Mount Illuminato Convent, this micro-architecture pays tribute to the lost cloister. It draws inspiration from the story of Saint Francis, who restored sight to a blind girl, offering a reflection on perception and spirituality. In this reinterpretation of the historical cloister, the installation combines a wooden colonnade, echoing traditional architecture, with jute walls that connect with the surrounding grain fields.
Sensory Experience
Upon entering the space, visitors experience a transformation of their perception. The jute filters light and landscape, creating an atmosphere for introspection. The textile walls, moving with the air, establish a connection with the environment. In this space where vision shifts, visitors can walk around the central patio or rest on wooden benches.
The exit from the installation takes on a particular meaning: as visitors regain their view of the landscape and the heights of Lunano, they share the experience of the girl from the story. This passage connects past and present, historical and contemporary architecture.
Poetic Dimension
"Chiostro illuminato" presents itself as a sensitive work, where natural elements meet the mountains. Wind moves through the space, marking its passage on the fabric, revealing its presence. In the movement of the cloth, one perceives the wind, its density and its variations.
The jute walls capture the Italian sky's light: bright during the day, tinted orange at dusk. When the sun descends to the horizon, the space becomes a refuge where light and coolness envelop the visitor.
Like a veil over wheat fields, the installation converses with light, creating a place for reflection in nature.
