The artist created a series of majolica bas-reliefs placed on the walls of a walkway to serve as “windows” into an imaginary world that evokes local myths and fairy tales. The stone walls, stairways, arches and vaults that appear to rise from the bowels of the mountain are the “magical backdrop of stories of the sea and the sky populated by mythical figures”. Ceramic fragments serve as small marks that connect one panel to the other
giving continuity to the itinerary.
The Route of Naturarte, where masks represent the combination between humans and nature
Via Croce
Before setting off on the trail, take a moment to connect with the spirit of this NaturArte path. Directly from Patrizia Marchi’s voice
Patrizia Marchi’s artworks
Patrizia Marchi’s art meets the ceramic tradition of the Amalfi Coast in Praiano. n the old quarter of Pelagianum, a fishing village with houses that always look towards the sea, she reflects on how art, ceramics, imagination and form come together. This leads to a dialogue between tradition and the reworking of forms, which can be seen in the NaturArte route she works on. Here, the masks are not just faces with emotions, but are mixed with natural elements. These elements are just decorations, but take the work towards the abstract. Every detail and colour tells of local legends, creating a continuous connection between nature and art.
Connected to NaturArte Paths
NaturArte Path 3, created by Patrizia Marchi, connects directly to another route that begins just beyond the end of via Croce.
Praiano NaturArte. Path 1: Francesco Mangieri A.K.A. Mao