Sitting in Sicily

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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In a touching tribute, the mural honors a great figure from Mezzojuso, Gabriele Buccola, whose life and work left an indelible mark on the field of Italian scientific psychology. Born in 1854, Buccolas journey through the corridors of religious education at the Basilian monastery and Greek Albanian seminary shaped his profound insights into a solid humanistic education, inspired by the Eastern Catholic rite. During his short but intense scientific activity, which lasted only a decade, from 1875 to 1885, he established himself as a central figure in the European dialogue between different psychological theories. Jarus’ artistic vision breathes life into Buccola’s image, capturing him in an almost ethereal simplicity, an austere pose, his hands relaxed on his knees and his posture and attire seamlessly blending the old with the new. The expression on his face tells the story of intellectual fulfillment and contentment, revealing the serenity of someone who has no regrets in life. In this mural, Jarus intertwines the threads of history and modernity, portraying Buccola with contemporary clothing, so different from what was used in the 19th century. What better metaphor to underline the relevance of his figure, the modernity of his thought?