Bertozzi & Casoni's Permanent Installation 'Sole' in Castelnuovo Rangone
In Castelnuovo Rangone, Italy, the Italian artist duo Bertozzi & Casoni unveiled a permanent public installation named 'Sole.' This artwork showcases a ceramic detergent bottle adorned with wildflowers, positioned before a 1527 fresco depicting the Madonna and Child. The project, curated by Alessandro Mescoli, Massimiliano Piccinini, and Giorgia Cantelli, was launched in late 2025 in collaboration with the municipality, Ricognizioni sull'arte, Studio Appari, and the town hall. 'Sole' reimagines a votive item as art, exploring themes of devotion and the interplay between daily objects and artistic expression. Bertozzi noted that the detergent bottle symbolizes light and hope, as their work transforms functional items into aesthetic experiences.
Key facts
- Bertozzi & Casoni created a permanent public artwork 'Sole' in Castelnuovo Rangone.
- The work features a ceramic detergent bottle with wildflowers placed before a 1527 Madonna and Child fresco.
- Curated by Alessandro Mescoli, Massimiliano Piccinini, and Giorgia Cantelli.
- Inaugurated in late 2025.
- Collaboration between the municipality, Ricognizioni sull'arte, Studio Appari, and the town hall.
- The bottle bears the word 'Sole' (sun), symbolizing light and hope.
- The artists aim to transform everyday objects into aesthetic artifacts.
- Bertozzi & Casoni cite Bernard Palissy as a key influence.
Entities
Artists
- Giampaolo Bertozzi
- Bertozzi & Casoni
- Bernard Palissy
Institutions
- Ricognizioni sull'arte
- Studio Appari
- Comune di Castelnuovo Rangone
Locations
- Castelnuovo Rangone
- Italy
Sources
- Exibart —