Go around Vesuvius. More than an invitation, a stimulus, a curiosity of the soul to understand the places that have made this volcano famous all over the world. Cities weighed down by wild urbanisations, historic houses to be rescued from neglect, naturally sustainable landscapes, sometimes offended by the hand of man, and then picturesque villages where you will find dozens of young people and associations engaged. They want to do better than their predecessors. They have positive feelings and values towards the environment, art and culture. They are succeeding. By saving this wonderful habitat they will be able to even the score with those who have worked hard to ruin it. Art, participation, culture are essential ingredients.
In the heart of the Vesuvius Park in the city of Somma Vesuviana, Casamale is the village par excellence. Within its Aragonese walls every four years the "Festa delle lucerne" is held, the pride of the inhabitants, also known abroad for the exhibitions of handicraft and artistic works. On those walls for a few days there is also a mural by the artist Vincenzo Gallo. They named it after the crissomole festival, the typical apricots grown in these volcanic soils. In the alleys of the village, Gallo arrived with other artists to inaugurate street art under Vesuvius. They drew inspiration from the uphill streets, from the balconies, from the arches that have connected people and habits over time. Two days of work for artists Work in progress with exhibitions and positive projects as a dowry.
“The artist relates not only to himself, but to the whole community. As mediator, he must try to make his own magical world as readable and usable as possible for the viewer." This is what Gallus says about himself. Born in Naples, graduated in Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts, he has exhibited his own works in Bari, Naples, Florence, Milan and Barcelona. The artistic itinerary - from his profile - started from a romantic technique in which Prussian blue prevailed. He was appreciated. Legato, together with his friends in the area, participates in educational and social initiatives. He reminded us of the LiberArte project with the monographic exhibition 'The Magic World - The Journey of "O"', in Portici, in a villa confiscated from the Camorra. Neapolitan like Galloè Louis Jordan specialized in the organization and promotion of cultural events and artistic management. He has been to America, where he worked among other things at the New York International art Expo. He has skills for work teams and is now committed to the professional growth of Gallo himself. Sofia Handsome , from Caserta, is in the group and specializes in the research and cataloging of artistic assets. You have contacts with London institutions. Matthew Leonardi, from Cuneo, another close collaborator of Gallo comes from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts and is editor of the visual arts section of the blog colse-up Arte. A group of young talents who in the Vesuvian town have shown sensitivity and attention for one of the most beautiful areas in Italy. With the best means.
