Edoardo Ettorre's "Ipno" Mural Debuts at Sixth Pulpa Festival in Mottafollone
The sixth edition of the Pulpa Festival took place in Mottafollone from September 4 to 6, 2026. Artist Edoardo Ettorre unveiled a new mural titled "Ipno," which merges elements of ancient Greek mythology with contemporary life. The artwork features a figure adorned in traditional Greek clothing, casually resting on a modern sofa within a domestic setting. The title "Ipno," linked to the Greek deity of sleep, explores the relationship between past and present. Enhancing the mural's atmosphere is a Mirabilis jalapa plant, known as bella di notte. Ettorre acknowledged the contributions of his assistant, Stefano Abagnale, and model, Caterina Potena.
Key facts
- Edoardo Ettorre created "Ipno," a mural in Mottafollone, Calabria, for Pulpa Festival.
- The sixth Pulpa Festival took place from September 4 to 6, 2026, with ancient Greek myths and legends as its theme.
- The mural shows a figure in ancient Greek-style clothing seated on a contemporary sofa in a living-room scene.
- "Ipno" refers to the Greek god of sleep, but the image is not a literal portrait of him.
- Ettorre describes the sofa as the hinge between the classical and modern worlds.
- A Mirabilis jalapa plant, known in Italian as bella di notte, growing in front of the wall influenced the subject.
- Stefano Abagnale served as assistant and Caterina Potena as the model.
- Images were shared via @edoardo.ettorre on Instagram.
Entities
Artists
- Edoardo Ettorre
- Stefano Abagnale
- Caterina Potena
Institutions
- Pulpa Festival
Locations
- Mottafollone
- Calabria
- Italy