Unfading Memory of Fornaci di Barga

Unfading memory of Fornaci di Barga

Violence knows no justification, yet it continues to take lives, like that of Maria, a victim of femicide that shook the community. The blade that ended her life symbolizes the brutality of denied love, while the red newspaper clippings represent the spilled blood and the memory that cannot be forgotten. The Ankh represents life; it is a reminder of a hope that persists, even in the darkness of tragedy, urging us to reflect on the value of life and the need for profound change. A tribute to the memory of the woman victim of the femicide in Fornaci di Barga.

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The diptych plays on a strong chromatic and symbolic contrast: the black with the drawn knife represents death and violence in a raw and direct way, while the red evokes blood, memory, and life, suggesting a possible glimmer of hope. The Ankh, a symbol of eternal life, contrasts with the image of the knife, introducing a message of continuity and resilience.

The newspaper clippings evoke news reports and collective memory, transforming into fragments of a reality that is now established yet still painful. The minimalist composition amplifies the emotional impact, allowing space for reflection. The red adhesive tape, with its sharp and decisive diagonal, accentuates the symbolism of violence and the definitive rupture, drawing a boundary between life and death, between what was and what will never be again.