Four sculptures at the entrance to Alpago, by Raul Barattin

CHURCHES OF ALPAGO – They rise majestically on powerful bases to guard their valleys, with the aim of giving hope to the mountain people, acting as an intermediary between…

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CHURCHES OF ALPAGO – They rise majestically on mighty bases to guard their valleys, with the aim of giving hope to the mountain people, acting as a link between earth and sky but also between the interiority of the human being and nature: they are the four new larch sculptures of almost three meters that enrich the landscape of Chies and in particular the locality of San Martino. Through the contrast with the Alpago landscape along a pedestrian path, these shapes would have the function – according to the artist who created them – of asking for trust from those who live or would like to live in these areas. This was the intent of Raul Barattin, artist already known for several other works and installations, who in the past made the choice to remain in Valbelluna, after national and international experiences. In agreement with a company that manages some dairy farms in the area, connected to each other through an interactive path, the artist, who is also a teacher at the Sedico wood school, has created these permanent works, which from now on hikers they will be able to admire during their journey. The first sculpture represents a young man: on his face, with a dark and introspective look, he bears the scars of all the phases of life. Continuing then, we encounter a figure that stands out with great momentum towards the sky, without hiding a suffering that becomes the only method to achieve an objective. Then there are two colossal hands that shake, one from above and one from below, forming a totem: they are two brothers who represent the ability to lend a hand to each other. The last sculpture is perhaps the most complex and particular from the point of view of construction, but also of meaning: it is a crouching man, made with larch branches intertwined together. The figure represents a thinker, with his gaze turned towards Lake Santa Croce, towards the woman, and therefore the valley, which is moving away. «This man made of twigs is thinking about his future non-stop, because that’s exactly what comes to mind when I reflect on what we are leaving to young people – asks the artist – Will they find a future in these valleys? Because it is truly true that, with the new generations abandoning these lands, we are left with four cats here: I would really like these four cats to become eight, over time. I chose to stay here and I believe in this wonderful area, which should be experienced.”

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