10 Jun 2024 12:50
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«A project that involved multiple heads and multiple minds. Thanks to those who launched into this adventure. The risk of flop in these cases is high, but we can already say that in part it is a gamble that has already been won.” These are the words of Marco Diamanti, the sculptor from Terni who is one of the main actors in the operation which, over the weekend, will allow the official unveiling of the 4.65 meter high steel maxi Thyrus (without the base) at the Filipponi roundabout (in front of the Chaos): Monday morning the presentation of the ‘Dragon Days’ in the Pirro room at Palazzo Carrara. The entire Bandecchi council was present, including the mayor, now without the former environmental councilor Mascia Aniello. Below is the updated program in pdf. The events are scheduled from Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th June.
THE FINAL PROGRAM – READ (.PDF)
29 MARCH 2023, THE UNVEILING OF THE MUNICIPAL PROJECT
The Thyrus ready
«An intuition of local artists – the councilor for culture Michela Bordoni introduced the topic – to pay homage to our symbol, Terni must come out of its shell and project itself into the contemporary, this work is modern. And the positioning of the statue is not a point of arrival, but of departure.” Colleagues Viviana Altamura, Riccardo Corridore, Giovanni Maggi and finally Bandecchi himself also spoke about it: «We thank those who materially built it and the creator. The project was stuck in a drawer and was realized because the council changed. An important moment for Terni, I wouldn’t limit myself only to the statue itself”, the words of the mayor. The Thyrus association is behind it all. «The inauguration ceremony will begin at 7.30 pm, in the presence of the authorities, accompanied by an ensemble with the music of Ennio Morricone and a dance show curated by the Musical Academy». This will happen on June 15th. The Thyrus weighs approximately 9.5 tons with 400 stacked steel plates.
POSITIONING AND VIABILITY
In the center the sculptor Diamanti
Among the main protagonists of the operation also the designer Jacopo Cardinali (CEO of Materie Unite) and Luca Finistauri. The organization and coordination of the activities is in the hands of Giorgia Ferranti, Jenny Piccini, Francesca Gentile and Tatiana Morbidi. Professor Eleonora Belli, involved in some initiatives, also spoke at Palazzo Carrara. «’The Dragon Days’ will be of an evocative and cultural nature in a context of performances, live music, period costumes and folklore associated with local foods and drinks. The events will begin on June 12th at 5pm at the Cloister of San Pietro with ‘The origins of Thyrus between myth, history and imagination’, a cultural moment in which the process that led to the recognition of the city’s title and coat of arms will be illustrated of the banner of Terni in 1936. In the latter case, the head of the BCT and highly qualified position of the Municipality Franca Nesta will take care of it. In addition to the Municipality, the Carit Foundation, Arvedi Ast, Onirico di Sefin, Asm, Actl, Alis, Baronci, Enel, Ternana, Pucci, Banca Mediolanum, Tecnospo, Mariotti Lamberto, Assicurazione Febbraro&Avorio, Cipiccia, Marcangeli, Saldumbra, Umbria were involved in the project. Energy, Cosp, Certat, Fare Domus, 7incondotte, Asciutti, Cenci rentals, Mamà outdoor, Tech VisionLed, Ternana, Tip energia, Fattore Umbro, Roba da Malti, Rm Fitting, Fare Domus, Studio DeGiorgis and Krea Costruzioni. «Long and difficult, ambitious project from the beginning and the key to territorial feasibility was sought. Thanks to the network that we have interconnected, everything was possible. It touches a relevant emotional area and can be shared by the community”, the satisfaction of Cardinali and Diamanti.
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