On the streets of the murals: the art journey between Simaxis and Uri
Our narration continues: there are twenty-two centers that we are telling you about this week
«The photos, the images speak for themselves. Finding the authors of the murals has never been easy, in fact many works are anonymous. For this reason, in order not to offend any of these great artists, I have avoided putting the names of each of them individually», reveals Gianni Sirigu, curator of the Murales di Sardegna series which has been with us for nine weeks, «but at the same time it is I have to thank them all for the passion and ability shown in beautifying the small and large towns of Sardinia». And that of tomorrow, Saturday 3 June, is the penultimate appointment with "Murales di Sardegna" (on sale with L'Unione Sarda at the price of € 8.50 plus the cost of the newspaper), a series that is making the general public discover the best of the muralism of our region.
The communities
In tomorrow's volume there will be space for the murals by Simaxis, Sindia, Siurgus Donigala, Solarussa, Stintino, Suelli, Suni, Tempio Pausania, Terralba, Tertenia, Teulada, Thiesi, Tiana, Tinnura, Tonara, Tortolì, Tresnuraghes, Triei, Turri, Ula Thyrsus, Uras and Uri. Each country becomes a crossroads of high and low culture: without barriers or superstructures, art becomes accessible to all and understandable by anyone, the painted subjects are simple and immediate, direct without any intermediation. Simaxis pays homage to lifestyles that still recall those of the ancient ancestors. Devotion and tradition is the proposal that Sindia offers instead. In Siurgus Donigala's Trexenta the classicism of forms, styles and contents reigns supreme. Solarussa intrigues for a more modern, dynamic pictorial trait: the agricultural vocation is told in a fresh and unusual way. The sea, work at sea, waiting and even fishing are the textures present on the walls of Stintino. The devotion to San Giorgio embellishes Suelli, a special bond that also infects the surrounding areas. Religious traditions also in Suni, with particularly evocative works.
For De André
You say Tempio Pausania and you think of Fabrizio De André: here he is, smiling in a mural. Terralba is a mix of styles and images: works present in numerous streets. Pastoral life and scenes from the life of Christ enchant Tertenia. Teulada offers a tribute to the great Tarquinio Sini, with works with a graphic feel. Thiesi has been able to keep its traditions alive, particularly appreciated for the vigor of the line and the splendid proportions. Tiana invites you to interesting walks to discover the works that embellish streets and squares. Tinnura is another of the capitals of muralism, by virtue of the large number of works of extraordinary beauty. Tonara, famous for its nougat, also celebrates it on the facades of its houses. Tortolì and the relationship with the sea lives on in various murals. While Tresnuraghes exalts the tenacity and industriousness of its inhabitants. Triei deals with the most recurring themes of Sardinian muralism. Turri has a mural with a surrealist flavour. Ula Tirso celebrates carnival masks. The Uras murals make us travel to the Middle Ages. Finally, Uri brings out the typical female costume.
John Follesa
