“Waiting for the wind”

Bergamo, Italy. September 2023

The work "Waiting for the Wind" is a mural measuring 45 meters long by 10 meters. This mural represents a group of eight winged figures, inspired by the Icarus of Greek mythology, who are in an imaginary space while waiting for the wind. Each of these winged figures has a unique and powerful attitude, which adds depth and dynamism to the composition.

The winged figures, known as icaros, are symbols of human ambition and the search for freedom. Each of them appears to be suspended in the air, with their wings spread and their bodies in various postures that reflect a wide range of emotions and moods.

Some of them show an expression of expectation and anticipation, while others seem to be in deep meditation, connecting with their interior and with the nature that surrounds them.

The background of the mural is meticulously designed to represent a timeless and ethereal space.

The work "Waiting for the Wind" invites viewers to reflect on the search for freedom, the connection with nature and the importance of patience and introspection in human life. The winged figures represent the aspiration to rise above limitations and achieve the unattainable, while the title suggests that waiting may be an essential part of that journey.

 

Mural organized by the Tantemani Organization, which is a social cooperative that works with creative tools with people with cognitive disabilities and women with stories of fragility. In addition to this, we also approach public art not so much in terms of artistic production but as a relationship tool with and between the community.

The creation of the mural is part of the "This is us" project that is developed from the idea of culture as care.

 

This mural project belongs to the Bergamo program as Italian Capital of Culture 2023 together with the city of Brescia;

 The True Quality Association (LINK Festival) also collaborates

 

Thanks to Simona Rota, Davide Pansera from Tantemani, to my great friend Nemo

Many thanks to my good friends Mónica Taglietti and Marcello Palazzolo, for the photography and video.