This project thrives through the participation of the community. Here are the steps to take part:
Memory: Choose a place in Rufina that holds a special meaning for you or preserves a vivid memory.
The Gaze: Take a photograph of that place and tell us why it is important to you. Also, answer this question: "What is Rufina to you?"
3. The Art: Starting from your shots, the artist will create paintings of Rufina’s landscapes, reinterpreting them through a fragmented aesthetic.
4. The Soul: All the collected responses will be woven together to compose a Collective Poem—the invisible heartbeat of the entire project.
Do you want to be part of this mosaic? Send us your materials!
Write to: aalmalumiere@gmail.com
Subject: Ritorno alle Origini
In the body of the email: Name and age (e.g., Francesca, 25 years old).
Attachments:
A photo of the landscape (specifying the street/location).
A short text on why that place is important.
Your answer to the question: "What is Rufina to you?"
A sincere thank you to the Accademia di Belle Arti Aldo Galli – IED Network (Como) for granting me the opportunity to participate in the Aldo Galli Award: Visions, Scales, and Surfaces.
It was a true honor to present my work at Spazio Natta on October 1st, 2025. My gratitude goes to the entire Academy for the impeccable organization and the support provided to all the artists involved.
I wish to express my deepest gratitude to the Accademia di Belle Arti Aldo Galli – IED Network (Como) for offering me the opportunity to participate in the Open Studio for the Master’s Degree in Painting and Digital Art.
It was a precious moment of professional exchange and visibility. A special thank you goes to Careof and the faculty for their constant support and for making the exhibition at Spazio Messina I within the Fabbrica del Vapore possible.
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