This past November brought us a unique and very interesting makeover!
We had the pleasure of hosting Carlo Gori, a self-described “multidisciplinary artist and curator,” among our guests.
At A Casa di Amici, we love seeing various artists literally leave their mark.
Sometimes it’s the hostel residents themselves who try their hand at painting, other times it’s improvised musicians who become painters, other times it’s simple travelers who didn’t think they had any talent and discover it here, and other times it’s professional artists who give us their personal expression on canvas.
Who is Carlo Gori?
Italian, from Novara, adopted by Japan, which he chose as his second home after 25 years in Rome.
In this city, Carlo is involved in local redevelopment projects, which “…all have a common denominator: they take place in the Roman suburbs and believe that art can contribute strongly, from the bottom up, to restoring centrality, dignity, and motivation to people and their territories…”
What is the Artist Residency at A casa di Amici?
For us, it’s a playful way to add beauty to our place, characterizing it with unique pieces, just as we already do with the collection of musical instruments belonging to Santo Vitale… the “homemade” artist.
In fact, the artist residency isn’t just about painting, but also:
music: Elena Sofia https://acasadiamici.com/residenza-artista-palermo/
street art: Stefan Mijic https://acasadiamici.com/stefan-milic-dalla-bosnia-palermo/
Carlo Gori has already experimented with this travel/work formula in Italy, Denmark, England, and Japan… now he’s stopped in Sicily to leave us “The Dance of Travelers.”
It’s very easy to get carried away by the rhythm when you’re here. There’s always a musician who brings us their music, willingly sharing it with everyone in the Casa.
Carlo Gori has also been in our shoes; in fact, he has become a promoter of artist residencies in Japan, under the patronage of the Italian Cultural Institute in Osaka.
Hosting and being hosted, a circle of exchange that we hope doesn’t end here. When we sow kindness, paint joy and happiness, and connect with one another on a human level, the most beautiful and exceptional experiences arise.
We believe in it and continue to embrace this philosophy, do you?
Want to learn more about the artist residency?
Would you like to submit a work of yours in exchange for hospitality? Write to us at info@acasadiamici.com!
Carlo Gori
gorigallery@gmail.com https://www.carlogori.com
https://www.instagram.com/carlogori
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLa33cOwvAu83nCcTRnVOQ
one di strumenti musicali di Santo Vitale … l’artista
