Golfo Aranci: The Sound Stones of Pinuccio Sciola

Pinuccio Sciola Sound Stones on the waterfront of Golfo Aranci: the magic of the sound of the stones makes them true natural musical instruments

Pinuccio Sciola In Golfo Aranci

Giuseppe “Pinuccio” Sciola was born in 1942 in San Sperate near Cagliari in Sardinia. He is a famous Sardinian sculptor known internationally for his natural works. Sciola is a complete artist who, traveling and experimenting with the world, creates sculptures that reflect the deepest and most ancestral aspects of nature.

Pinuccio Sciola celebrates art as an integral part of society and everyday life. A forward-thinking artist, a man who creates works of art capable of evoking deep emotions. Admiring his works helps rediscover the truest nature of the world and of being human. The works of Pinuccio Sciola establish and maintain contact with reality and traditions through a journey of rediscovery and enhancement of popular culture, sounds, and materials.

Sciola Sound Stones In Golfo Aranci

From a superficially inert material, Pinuccio Sciola creates true works of art that can be played by everyone. Drawing on Sardinian monoliths, thus recalling ancient artistic traditions, the sculptor creates genuine musical instruments. Means through which it is possible to create sound waves that evoke deep emotions.

In Golfo Aranci, during a simple walk along the waterfront, the “Pinuccio Sciola Sound Stones” are present, playable and admirable.

The Sails: Environmental Art For Everyone

A promoter of culture in society, he becomes a pillar and spokesperson for the recovery and safeguarding of popular traditions through the enhancement of materials and natural environments.

Research and experimentation animate his life as a complete artist, living art as inclusion and enhancement of the beauty of nature is the cornerstone of the artistic movement that carries Pinuccio Sciola's work around the world.

On the waterfront of Golfo Aranci, you can see “The Sails of Pinuccio Sciola” and even play them.

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The Artist Pinuccio Sciola: Life And Works

Sciola's sculptures in Golfo Aranci are accompanied by informative panels. Here is the photograph and the text printed on the infographics of the Municipality of Golfo Aranci positioned next to the installations.

Born into a family of farmers, in 1959 he self-taught participated in an exhibition competition for students of all ages and education levels, winning a scholarship that allowed him to attend the Art Institute of Cagliari. In 1961 and 1962, he visited the great art cities of Italy multiple times, including Florence, Rome, Venice, Ravenna, and Naples. In Florence, in 1964, he then attended the Art Master’s program and in Salzburg, the International Academy (Sommerakademie), where he took courses from Kokoschka, Minguzzi, Vedova, and seminars with Marcuse. Traveling around Europe, he met various artists including Aligi Sassu, Giacomo Manzù, Fritz Wotruba, and Henry Moore. In 1967, he won a scholarship to attend the University of Moncloa in Madrid, during which time he studied the cave paintings of Altamira. In May of '68, he was in Paris. The same year, upon returning to his hometown, he decided to transform San Sperate into a "Museum Village." Thus, on the walls of the village houses, completely repainted in white lime, murals were painted, and in the squares, various sculptures were placed. This initiative involved a large part of the population and gained significant attention, not only among his fellow villagers but also among numerous artists such as Foiso Fois, Gaetano Brundu, Primo Pantoli, and Giorgio Princivalle. In the same year, he obtained a position as a Sculpture teacher at the Art Institute of Cagliari. The activities in the museum-village of San Sperate caught UNESCO’s attention, which in 1973 invited Pinuccio Sciola to travel to Mexico. There, he met muralist master David Alfaro Siqueiros, learning his secrets and collaborating on large murals in the populous Tepito neighborhood. In 1976, he participated in the Venice Biennale, causing quite a stir among critics for the exhibition in St. Mark’s Square of The Canes and the Corpses, wooden sculptures that he had previously exhibited in various towns in Sardinia and would later exhibit in Bologna. In his hometown, in 1978, he established the International School of Sculpture. In 1983, he was invited to the Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto. In 1984, he was in Milan for the exhibition at the Rotonda della Besana: Pinuccio Sciola: a sculptor for a school. In 1985, in Piazza Affari in Milan, he set up a large nativity scene; in Cagliari, he painted a huge mural with stones on an entire wall of a building in Piazza Repubblica (In September 2013, restoration works on the facade led to the destruction of this mural). He has had his works displayed at the Quadriennale in Rome, in Barcelona, Paris, Vienna, etc., and between '86 and '87 in modern art museums in various cities in Germany. Near Stuttgart, in the historic center of Kirchheim Unter Teck, one of his sculptures was laid as the cornerstone of the European Parliament. His works, particularly sculptures, are part of public and private collections and are exhibited in various museums and placed in squares, parks, and places mainly across Europe: in 1986 in the public gardens of Arnhem in the Netherlands; in 1994 in the Park of Hooidonk Castle in Belgium; in 1996 in the Palace Trianon of Versailles; in 1997 in the Park of the Kunst Project Center of Barndorf Bei Baden near Vienna. "Source Wikipedia" http://www.pinucciosciola.it/

Where to See Works by Pinuccio Sciola: Sound Garden

The sculptures and works of Pinuccio Sciola are spread all over the world.

To see some of his works, just stroll along the seafront of Golfo Aranci where The Sails and The Sound Stones are present.

In San Sperate near Cagliari, it is possible to visit the “Sound Garden” – the PS Museum curated by the Sciola Foundation. The Sound Garden hosts Sciola’s works and embodies his principles. While wandering through the village of San Sperate, you can admire over 400 murals and more than 100 permanent installations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the Sound Stones by Pinuccio Sciola located?

The Sound Stones by Pinuccio Sciola are located on the seafront of Golfo Aranci, a location in the northeast of Sardinia. They are adjacent to the sculptures known as 'The Sails,' made by the same artist.

Can you play the Sound Stones?

Yes, the Sound Stones are designed to be played by anyone. During a stroll along the seafront, visitors can interact with these musical sculptures and create unique melodies.

Who is Pinuccio Sciola?

Pinuccio Sciola is a famous Sardinian sculptor born in San Sperate in 1942. He is internationally known for his artworks that explore the relationship between nature and sound.

When were the Sound Stones installed in Golfo Aranci?

The Sound Stones were installed in Golfo Aranci in 2013, during the placement of the sculptures of the Museo Del Mare. The initiative aims to enhance local culture and traditions through art.

What is the significance of the Sound Stones?

The Sound Stones represent a fusion between art and nature, transforming inert materials into musical instruments that can evoke emotions. Sciola uses these elements to celebrate Sardinian cultural traditions.

Are there other works by Pinuccio Sciola in Sardinia?

Yes, Pinuccio Sciola has created numerous works in Sardinia, with particular attention to sculptures that enhance the landscape and culture of the island. Many of these are exhibited in various public places and museums.

What is the best time to visit the Sound Stones?

The best time to visit the Sound Stones is at sunset when the sunlight creates a magical atmosphere. At this time, you can also appreciate the sculptures on the seafront in their natural beauty.