Alfio
Bonanno
The sense of place is a very important part of my work within a living
environment. It is necessary for me to find the "language" which exists
on each selected site. Only then can I proceed to open a dialogue,
collaborate and feel that I am not intruding by altering the site. |
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The area I chose
for Natural Dialogue, is a unique place. A peninsula, shaped by
a gentle but determined brook, surrounded by rising embankments
that give an opportunity to view the work from the sides, front,
sloping back, at eye-level and from above. The movement of the brook
adds sound, mirrors its surroundings and is life giving. The beech
trees growing on the very edge of the eroding embankments grow roots
that then turn into vital supporting limbs in a last desperate struggle
for survival. This is one of Nature's miracles which gives strength
to this site. Perhaps that's why I chose to work with the crooked
trees instead of straight ones. I say perhaps because I prefer to
work intuitively using common sense and experience, not trying to
plan, analyze and find explanations for everything or trying to
create sculpture or art; but rather to work, cope with situations
underway, and share personal experiences through processes and places.
My relationship with the area is intense and personal. The dialogue
is of a human nature. This is a key for others who are willing to
participate and share this experience.
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The wood, the stones and the living southern muscadine wild grape
are indigenous elements which I've rearranged into this space. By
doing so, I hope a situation is created for experiencing the life
giving processes involving plants, insects, reptiles, birds, mammals
and other guests. Each element on site will interplay and age with
the changing seasons, become shelter, a food chamber, and a meditation
space. This work will interact with sun and moon, wind, rain and shadow,
and through all these processes we will always be reminded that we
are Nature - and that every part of Nature is a part of us.
1997
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