MEZZOJUSO: IDENTITA' BIZANTINA

Created for the IArt Fivas project, check all murals here

Revitalization of urban peripheries through the creation of 8 multipurpose cultural centers (CCP) and social, recreational, and educational services, together with Street Art interventions, to enhance the identity of the territory.

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The town of Mezzojuso, with its rich Albanian heritage, has meticulously preserved a tradition of deep devotion to Byzantine iconography. This town, a tapestry of two Christian cults, holds a treasure trove of icons that echo the unbreakable connection between its past and present. Rame13’s artwork brings Christ to life in the vibrant blues and reds of his robe, set against a backdrop of celestial suns, and an open book that affirms His eternal Word. His eyes, both serene and commanding, seem to reach out to the people of Mezzojuso. The attempt to transform a religious icon into an identity symbol was successful: Rame13’s creation aims at transcending theological confines to become a vibrant, evocative tribute to the towns deep-seated heritage and collective spirit, who recognise, in this iconography, their own identity.