The description of an enchanting landscape made in an original way, which aims to overcome multiple barriers. Not a simple work of art but a clear message to dwell on beauty of a territory. It is what was achieved at Napoli from the ramparts of Castel Sant'Elmo, Vomero hill. A path that can also be used by blind people. Because to explain the beauty of the place there is a handrail, where some sentences are reported in Braille. A way to tell the magic of the gulf even to those who unfortunately cannot see it.
A special handrail, a gesture of solidarity
And so that the panorama of the Piazza d'Armi of Castel Sant'Elmo can be admired in all its splendor. The work entitled "Follow the Shape" was created by Paolo Puddu, a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Napoli. His is a real work of art. We can say that the artist has proposed himself as the eyes of those who cannot see. The charm of Naples thus given to everyone even to those who cannot really see it.
On the handrail the sentences in Braille that tell the beauty of the city
The steel handrail made by the artist Paolo Puddu is all written in Braille. And it tells the landscape through the words taken from the book "The earth and the man" by Giuseppe De Lorenzo, which evokes the beauties of Naples in a poetic way. The work promoted by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism.
A simple but extraordinary work
This is how an artistic installation becomes a message that goes beyond any ideology. Tourism accessible to all, of course, but capable of making you savor the details of this place. The project carried out as part of the Plan for Contemporary Art, with the collaboration of the Amici di Capodimonte Association and the support of Italcoat and Seda. In addition, the artist was awarded the fifth edition of the competition "A work for the castle" with the theme "A look elsewhere - Relations and encounters".
The characters spaced apart to let you taste the beauty
The peculiarity of this work is therefore twofold: to be a means for the blind to admire the beauty of the landscape. But at the same time let it be savored in all its extraordinary nature. In fact, the characters of the Braille writing are larger than usual because, as the author explained, the invitation is to be able to slow down to pay attention to every single word transcribed. And it is immediately magic. A "window" that overlooks the beauty of the gulf and magically makes it accessible to all.
