Stone Leaf on Sound, Art, and the Human Journey
Pietro Luca Congedo, known as Stone Leaf, discusses his artistic journey and sound installation 'The Origins' in an interview with Stefania Gaudiosi. The installation, presented in Lugano's piazza antistante il LAC, used copper, electrical components, and software to transform human bodies into expressive sonic networks, creating dynamic 'human chains' that generated ever-changing sound flows. Congedo, a percussionist and interpreter of contemporary works, studied under Karlheinz Stockhausen. The interview touches on the role of art in exploring deep dimensions, the dignity of belonging to mystery, and the potential for art to mend the fabric of transmitted knowledge. Congedo's work emphasizes listening 'inside the sound and inside the man,' as per Stockhausen's philosophy.
Key facts
- Pietro Luca Congedo, aka Stone Leaf, is an artist and musician.
- His installation 'The Origins' was presented in Lugano at the piazza antistante il LAC.
- The installation used copper, electrical components, and software to create sonic networks from human bodies.
- Congedo studied under Karlheinz Stockhausen.
- The interview was conducted by Stefania Gaudiosi.
- The interview is part of the series 'L'arte è un delfino' on Artribune.
- The conversation lasted over two hours, with a 50-minute excerpt published.
- Congedo's work explores sound, human connection, and the search for meaning.
Entities
Artists
- Pietro Luca Congedo
- Stone Leaf
- Stefania Gaudiosi
- Karlheinz Stockhausen
- Mya Tennenbaum
Institutions
- LAC
- Artribune
Locations
- Lugano
- Switzerland