Cross Race 1 (H.R.V.F.W.) 2000

Gianni Piacentino presents us with "Cross Race 1" a construction in the form of a cross, a symbol resonant with centuries of meaning. Here, the cross is stripped of its overt religious connotations, yet it retains a spectral echo of its sacred origins. One might recall the ancient Roman labarum, the standard displaying early symbols of Christianity, itself evolved from earlier pagan symbols of power and authority. Piacentino’s cross invites us to consider how symbols endure, transform, and reappear. The symbol, like a persistent dream, reemerges in our collective consciousness, each time slightly altered, yet undeniably connected to its ancestral forms. The cross is a point of intersection, a place where the corporeal and the ethereal meet. It is a potent image that engages us on a subconscious level, stirring deep-seated memories. It is a testament to how cultural symbols are a continuous cycle, influencing our perceptions and emotions across generations.