In the tightly-woven fabric of the universe, all forms of life interact with each other in a cosmic dance of mutual interdependence. Yet mankind has often forgotten this fundamental principle, focusing its energies instead on egoism and domination for personal gain, in the form of speculation and profit, rather than on principles associated with caring and sharing. But what would happen if we reversed this mentality? What if we performed a specific action that would lead to the refounding of a new world, consisting in a different approach to life? Indeed, what would happen if we planted a new seed, the seed of care, and nurtured it with love and devotion?
“Sowing the seed of care” is more than just a metaphor. It is an invitation to immerse ourselves in radical coexistence, and in the creation of networks of care, and in using our imagination in ways connected to the environment. Disseminating awareness and a sense of responsibility, and propagating a concern for nature, for others, and for ourselves, means introducing an outlook that seeks to regenerate rather than use up and deplete, supporting a future in which compassion and mutual attention are the roots of a thriving, balanced society. Sowing the seed of care is an invitation to cultivate significant changes, to embrace a holistic approach, and to help to create a more harmonious world. The show sets out to challenge the traditional vision of man as the supreme dominator of nature, suggesting that the greatness of humankind lies in our ability to repair, preserve and cultivate a symbiotic relationship with the other species around us.
Populated by fruits and vegetables, animals, sounds, and anthropomorphic figures, “Sowing the seed of care” is staged at three different sites across the city, and is designed to be seen as a meeting-space between universes of the senses. Galleria Fuoricampo will show the works of Bora Baboci, Adam Bilardi, Enej Gala, Cecilia Granara, Julien Monnerie, Jessy Razafimandimby, and Ambra Viviani, and in addition there are also two installations, one by Baboci in the spaces of the Orto Botanico dell’Universita di Siena (Botanical Garden) and one by Viviani at the Museo di Storia Naturale dell’Accademia dei Fisiocritici.
curated by
Giacomo Pigliapoco
Participating artists:
Bora Baboci, Adam Bilardi, Enej Gala, Cecilia Granara, Julien Monnerie, Jessy Razafimandimby, Ambra Viviani
at FuoriCampo, Orto Botanico dell’Università di Siena, and Museo di Storia Naturale dell’Accademia dei Fisiocritici, Siena
until July 3, 2024