Austin Young paints rainbow dome in Cosenza church
Austin Young of the Fallen Fruit collective has created a permanent artwork, 'La (S)VOLTA buona, La Vision di Pietro', on the dome of Sant'Aniello Abate church in Cosenza, Italy. Commissioned by parish priest Don Salvatore, the piece depicts Saint Peter's vision from Acts 10 with a psychedelic, rainbow-colored background incorporating the Rainbow Flag. The work aims to welcome all community members regardless of origin, gender, or social status. Young, who had never worked on a church dome before, employed strategies similar to his Venice installation 'Marriage of the Sea', using allegory to update the sacred episode. Local community members assisted with technical challenges, including creating a false ceiling and mapping the dome's complex angles. The artwork features a prominent pear at its center, symbolically replacing the apple and its associated original sin. The piece was completed in 2024.
Key facts
- Austin Young of Fallen Fruit created a permanent artwork on the dome of Sant'Aniello Abate church in Cosenza.
- The work is titled 'La (S)VOLTA buona, La Vision di Pietro'.
- It was commissioned by parish priest Don Salvatore.
- The artwork depicts Saint Peter's vision from Acts 10 with a rainbow background.
- The rainbow colors reference the Rainbow Flag and symbolize harmony and respect for diversity.
- A pear at the center replaces the apple, symbolically removing original sin.
- Young had never worked on a church dome before and received help from the local community.
- The artwork was completed in 2024.
Entities
Artists
- Austin Young
- Fallen Fruit
Institutions
- Sant'Aniello Abate
Locations
- Cosenza
- Italy
- Venice