Borgomaro 2016 Installation Views

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Palazzo Doria Collection | Flynn: Borgomaro, Province of Imperia, Liguria, Italy.

 

 

Held in the historic centre of Borgomaro. Complete works in Rooms 11 “Light” and 10 “Cellar ( at the top )” and an object in “Niche” on the stairs have been donated by the artist to the Municipality of Borgomaro to remain in the Palazzo Doria, a permanant collection of works celebrating the spirit, material identity and history of the region.

 

Palazzo Doria – Borgomaro – dating back to the sixteenth century.

 

Room 1: The Prison
In former times this space was the prison to the Palazzo Doria. The people of Borgomaro are invited to contribute materials, thus new art may arise.

Room 2: From the Working Life
Materials from the cellars of the region that have been given to the artist provide an insight into the artists methodology; offer redefined identities.

Room 3: The Kitchen
Remains from the everyday life of the Ligurian kitchen, transformed into new identities.

Room 4: The Metal Room
The materiality of different metals; zinc, copper, tin, metal sheeting, iron, explores the fabric of the built environment, recycling and reusage.

Room 5:  Working Years [Objects in Time]
This space includes a work by the artist for each year of work in Borgomaro (2005-2015).

 

Room 6: From the Earth [Dalla Terra]
Art from the Earth. Culture is working with Nature.

Room 7: Fire Room 1
Associated with fire and simplicity of material form.

Room 8: Books and Paper
Works on paper and book constructions, echo village history.

Room 9: Fire Room 2
Wall and floor works on the relationship between fire and time; burnt diaries.

Room 10: The Cellar [at the top]
An installation of objects from the darkness of the cellar; into the light of the top floor of the Palazzo.

Room 11: The Light
The top chamber of the Palazzo with a 3-sided view of Borgomaro reveals light, echoing the sun from first light to dusk.