Piero GiadrossiThe way we were
Piero Giadrossi
Italy (1944)
/ THE WORK
The way we were , 2013
teak wood
The installation consists of 9 trunks of dead teak wood, intertwined with nine still living oak trees. It takes its title from the Barbara Streisand song sung in the film of the same name with Robert Redford (“The way we were”, 1973).
The work expresses much more than the passage of time: it alludes to the various problems that can assail nature due to natural disasters but unfortunately, more and more often, due to human intervention. This installation is so cleverly integrated that the inattentive visitor may almost not notice it.
Piero Giadrossi
Italy (1944)
BIOGRAPHY
Piero Giadrossi was born in 1944 in Trieste. He lived in Trieste, Naples and Genoa where he graduated in law and political science. Because of his job he then lived in Germany and England for four years in total. His dream would have been to become an architect but unfortunately the University of Genoa did not have that faculty. Since 2000 his main interest is contemporary art. He founded the Park which opened its doors in 2004, after the recovery work on the forest. For the Park he made “The Way We Were”, he designed the Amphitheatre and the photovoltaic system. For Pievasciata B.A.C. he created the two big Peppers.
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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