Acme107's 500 sqm mural 'Illuminami' in Padua merges science and faith
Milanese street artist Acme107, with assistance from SteReal, completed a nearly 500-square-meter mural titled 'Illuminami' on the facade of the San Carlo parish complex in Padua's Arcella district. The 70-meter-long by 7-meter-high work features Galileo Galilei and Saint Charles Borromeo at opposite ends, referencing the scientist's stay in Padua from 1592 to 1610 under the Venetian Republic's religious tolerance. The mural includes landmarks like the Specola observatory, Santa Giustina church, Basilica del Santo, and Prato della Valle. A kneeling boy collects olive leaves that transform into doves within an armillary sphere, symbolizing peace. The project was initiated by Antonio Ceccagno of the Jeos association and Domna, aiming to gift the city something meaningful ahead of its designation as European Capital of Volunteering 2020. Acme107 spent twelve days on site, distorting perspectives for a plastic effect. The work celebrates community and beauty, fostering a sense of belonging.
Key facts
- Acme107 created a 500 sqm mural in Padua's Arcella district.
- The mural is titled 'Illuminami' and measures 70 x 7 meters.
- It depicts Galileo Galilei and Saint Charles Borromeo.
- Galileo lived in Padua from 1592 to 1610.
- The work includes landmarks: Specola, Santa Giustina, Basilica del Santo, Prato della Valle.
- A boy collects olive leaves that become doves in an armillary sphere.
- Antonio Ceccagno of Jeos and Domna initiated the project.
- The mural took twelve days to complete.
- Padua was named European Capital of Volunteering 2020.
- Acme107 distorted perspectives for a plastic, enveloping effect.
Entities
Artists
- Acme107
- SteReal
- Orazio Borgianni
- Giovanni Sgobba
- Vanni Sgobba
Institutions
- Artribune
- Jeos
- Domna
- Parrocchia di San Carlo
Locations
- Padua
- Italy
- Arcella
- Veneto
- Specola
- Santa Giustina
- Basilica del Santo
- Prato della Valle