Adriano Visintinxaris
Adriano Visintin
italy (1955)
/ THE WORK
xaris, 2002
corten steel
Xaris represents on a large scale what is the leitmotif in Visintin’s way of making sculpture, the bending and plastic curving of the form which depicts an abstract dancing female figure. In common with other works by Visintin, inspired by geometric figures such as the circle or the arch, Xaris is inspired by a parabola. Even the title is connected to mathematics: the artist combines, in an imaginative synthesis, the mathematical variable X with the word “Aris” joy or happiness in ancient Greek.
As in all of Visintin’s works there is a delicate tension between open and closed, light and shadow, implicit movement and stasis. This elegant, minimalist work recalls those of a previous generation of sculptors such as Arp and Brancusi, but Visintin makes his art entirely personal.
Adriano Visintin
italy (1955)
BIOGRAPHY
Adriano Visintin was born in 1955 in Sagrado (Gorizia), Italy. He started creating sculptures already in his early childhood. He attended the “Istituto Statale d’Arte di Gorizia” and subsequently completed an apprenticeship in sculpture in Pietrasanta, Italy, where he was trained by well-known, modern artists.
Since 1974, he has participated in various solo and group exhibitions in addition to symposiums in and outside Italy. His works are being shown in private and public art collections and museums all over the world. Adriano Visintin lives and works in Villesse, Italy.
USEFUL INFORMATION
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HOW TO REACH US
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By paved road from Siena, take the SP408 to Ponte a Bozzone. Turn left at the church and follow the signs for Pievasciata / Sculpture Park. We are about 15 km from Siena.
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THE WALK
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The walk round the Park is about 1,5 km and it is suitable for baby buggies and wheelchair users. Upon request we offer a tour of the Park in an electric buggy for those with mobility issues. Contact us for further information.
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OPENING HOURS AND TICKETS
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Open every day (including Sundays and holidays) from 10am to 6pm. Last entry one hour before closing.
Tickets: €10 adults | € 5 reduced – under 18 yrs | Free 0-4 yrs
Booking is not necessary. The Chianti Sculpture Park APP – available for free on Apple Store and Google Play Store – is an excellent audio guide!
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GROUPS
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Groups of more than 12 people are asked to book entry in advance, to facilitate organisation.
Guided tours are available in Italian and English upon reservation.
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A VISIT FOR EVERYONE
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The visit to the Park lasts an hour and a half on average and it is absolutely suitable for children! Our four-legged friends are welcome providing they are kept on a lead and any ‘deposits’ are removed! The park does not have a restaurant, but we will be happy to recommend some restaurants that can be reached by car in a few minutes. A picnic area is available.
CHIANTI SCULPTURE PARK
Strada provinciale 9, 48
53019 Pievasciata - Castelnuovo Berardenga (Si)
P.I. 01181460526 C.F. 92044080528
Phone: +39 0577 357151 E-mail: info@parcosculturechianti.it
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