Project
Genoteca
Category
Best Art in Outdoor Public Space
About the project (provided by the applicant)
Genoteca is a textile installation weaving tradition and innovation, inspired by genetic identity and the artisanal heritage of the Valle d’Itria. Made of natural jute with multicolored inserts crafted by a local knitter, the 130-meter aerial structure creates a dialogue between light, shadow, and architecture. Its weave recalls DNA, a symbol of memory and continuity, and reflects the seven colors of the rainbow, symbolizing inclusivity and beauty. Sustainable and site-specific, the work explores ethical fashion, opposing fast fashion while enhancing ancient manufacturing knowledge.
The project, presented in 2024, started in August and finished in November in Locorotondo, one of the most beautiful and famous village in Italy and was officially presented during the 5th edition of the «Esseri Urbani» art and architecture festival promoted by UJùse, ambassadors of the principles promoted by the New European Bauhaus.
Location
Via Nardelli, Locorotondo, Puglia, Italy
Project implementation year
2024
Project website
https://www.esseriurbani.it/
Extra visual materials
https://youtu.be/RsoN-Lvm690?feature=shared
Applicant
Gabriele Mundula
Gabriele is a 32 year old boy who lives in a small town in Brianza, Lombardy.
An architect by training, his personal artistic research began after an experience in Africa and takes its name from James Hillman’s book, “The Soul Code”.
Architecture, history, human relations, nature and mysticism are the sources from which he draws to create devices in which human interaction is the most important component, translating into works that range from urban to land art.
Authors of the project
Gabriele Mundula (artist), Mirco Matarante (creative director), Domenica Lisi (seamstress)
Photo
Silvestro Simeone (photos), Vito Marzulli (drone photos)
Other participants
The APS U Jùse, founded in 2019 in Locorotondo (BA), is a center for the promotion of the arts, focusing on contemporary art and design. It hosts exhibitions, events, and workshops, fostering connections between artists and communities while enhancing the territory through innovation and cultural exchange.
Status of the project
Implemented
