A few days ago, Edoardo Dionea Cicconi unveiled a new monumental installation within the cloister of a former 19th-century monastery in Palermo, Sicily. This stunning sculpture captures and reflects the surrounding space creating a visual experience that invites visitors to reflect on the interaction between light, time, and space, offering a moment of introspection.

Prof. Giampaolo Frezza, Pro Rector at LUMSA University, describes the piece as, “A monolith, with glass and mirrors. A geometric shape, essential, clean, almost weightless. A ‘conceptual cut’ in contrast with the beauty of the past.”

The sculpture, titled “150-93,” measures 95 x 95 x 290 cm and is crafted from glass, steel, aluminium, silver plating, and electrical circuits. This innovative piece changes its identity between day and night, undergoing a metamorphosis at twilight. During the day, the work absorbs sunlight, creating a mesmerising play of mirrors. At night, the mirrors dissolve into transparency, casting an ethereal glow that illuminates the surrounding space. Remarkably, the sculpture also functions as a compass, with its orientation indicating true north, adding another layer of interaction and contemplation for viewers.

Cicconi’s work marks the first intervention planned by the LUMSA Art Factory, a space dedicated to research and experimentation through contemporary art. The installation delves into the profound connection between Saint Rosalia and the concepts of light and reflection. It aims to express these themes in a timeless dimension, serving as a bridge between the sacred and the spiritual.