Tra le 10 installazioni “top” del 2016 c’è la Basilica realizzata da Tresoldi nel Parco Archeologico di Siponto.
Lo dice il sito www.designboom.com, che, oltre all’opera di ferro realizzata a Manfredonia, cita anche la passerella galleggiante di Christo sul Lago d’Iseo.
in the southern italian region of puglia, the historic park of siponto is known as a site of great archaeological significance. alongside several artifacts emblematic of apulian-romanesque architecture, the land hosts the ancient remains of an early christian basilica, illustrating the town’s role as one of the most important dioceses in the region. on the site of this early church, italian artist edoardo tresoldi constructed a monumental wire mesh installation that simulates the ancient town’s architectural quality. the sculpture, titled ‘basilica di siponto’, occupied the vast space as a light and transparent volume, resurrecting the archaeological remains as a sculptural form for visitors to experience and explore. layers of mesh metal intersected and overlapped to form cavernous archways, soaring columns and a romanesque roof.
