Placido

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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Loste’s mural, presents a striking portrait inspired by the figure of Placido Rizzotto, as depicted by Marcello Mazzarella in Pasquale Scimecas film. Rizzotto was a fervent advocate for worker’s rights and a trade unionist in the land of Corleone, one of the first heroes in the great history of Sicilian martyrs. Kidnapped and killed by the mafia. The artwork captures the spirit of a “comrade” whose eyes speak volumes of resilience and hope. They seem to tell us: “I am with you, in everyday life. No sacrifice happens in vain and by chance. Today everything can return to normal, continue to live without fear.” The mural, prominently displayed at the entrance of the C.I.D.M.A. serves as a canvas of historical memory and artistic expression. Through Lostes unique blend of realism and symbolism, the mural evokes a powerful narrative of defiance and liberation, inviting viewers to engage with the past while envisioning a future free from the shadows of fear and oppression.