netherlands-based architect and artist cosimo scotucci unveils DROPS, an art installation made of luminescent glazed drops scattered on caorle’s cliff in italy. these drops absorb the light during the day and release it at night transforming the tidal defense system into social and artistic infrastructure. they form a composition of colored dots recalling the imprint left by the waves.
all images courtesy of cosimo scotucci
during the day the installation by cosimo scotucci looks like a mosaic, reminiscent of the nearby venetian tessellations, and at night it changes completely, revealing a new and unexpected beauty, and transforming the landscape into a dreamscape. the drops are entirely made of glass, with a photo-luminescent pigment that brings innovation to the most traditional material of the venetian area.
the art piece is placed in the darkest spot along the reef, illuminating it, and increasing its safety by amplifying the already extraordinary touristic value of the city. DROPS is a new place of wonder, triggering the imagination of the people, aiming to stimulate the imagination of a better world. the installation is a part of a biannual artist in residence program promulgated by scogliera viva – sculpting the sea and the municipality of caorle.
project info:
name: DROPS
artist: cosimo scotucci
location: caorle, metropolitan area of venice, italy
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edited by: yasmina karam | designboom
