Il Richiamo

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 traditions of Palazzo Adriano, once known for their religious and cultural richness, took on a new dimension of fame in 1998 with the advent of Nuovo Cinema Paradiso. This beautiful town stole the hearts of moviegoers around the globe, and the movies that echo scenes from Tornatore’s masterpiece have transformed the town into a living canvas of memory and longing. Neve’s portrayal of Salvatore’s mother, who carries the weight of Alfredo’s death and the anticipation of her son’s return, transcends the story to speak to the universal experience of mothers waiting for their faraway children. Mothers who cultivate this emotion daily, who fuel homesickness. Her longing is palpable, her eyes intense with a mix of pain and hope. The lemons, glowing with the warmth of the Sicilian sun, frame her figure, anchoring her in the rich soil of her home land. This artwork is more than a tribute, it’s a meditation on the themes of departure and return, the ceaseless rhythm of absence and presence. Invaded by an emotional appeal, we experience the certainty that, despite distance and time, cultural and family roots remain a safe and welcoming refuge.