The work “Yesterday today tomorrow” by Ozmo, created at the entrance to the Quintino Sella air raid shelter, has been revealed. “The work created by Ozmo at the entrance of the former Quintino Sella Antiaircraft Shelter – said Mayor Peracchini during the inauguration – amplifies the emotions felt inside, where the simulation of the bombing of 18 April 1943 allows us to experiencing the intensity and fear of those dramatic moments on our skin. The eyes of that child speak to each of us and burden us with responsibility, they are smiling eyes, full of hope and life. However, man’s actions often are capable of carrying out enormous tragedies and removing all light from the gaze of people, including the most innocent. Our duty is to work and commit ourselves for peace.”
“The site specific work ‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ located at the entrance to the former anti-aircraft shelter dialogues with the context on multiple levels – said Ozmo – The use of anamorphosis represents the symbolic face of a smiling child who, expanding on the walls of the corridor, it looks directly at us, questioning us. This technique not only amplifies the Mona Lisa effect, creating the illusion of the gaze following us, but transforms the side walls into a space of celestial radiant light. It is a work which can only be fully appreciated in person, as photos fail to capture the dynamism of the child who appears to turn his head to follow the viewer, generating a strong emotional impact. The symbol of the child is timeless and embodies all generations, as suggested from the title, evoking peace and purity and openness, representing an optimistic vision of the future. This work transforms the city’s memory of war and destruction into a universal message of renewal and hope”.
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