IL CUSTODE di Matteo Cretti
Matteo Cretti's Lion welcomes visitors at the start of the trail connecting Maddalena to Brescia. Majestic and symbolic, it is not just a sculpture, but a guardian watching over the path and introducing visitors to an experience where nature, art and memory intertwine. A universal emblem of strength and courage, the lion also recalls the identity of Brescia, the “Lioness of Italy”, celebrated by Aleardo Aleardi for its proud and resilient spirit. The work thus becomes a rite of passage, an invitation to reflection and dialogue with the landscape and history of the area.
- Title: IL CUSTODE
- Year: 2024
- Materials: Recycled wood
Biography
Matteo Cretti, artist and sculptor, has been creating art installations since the 1990s. He has collaborated extensively with the Drodesera/Centrale FIES Festival and, since 2015, has been the artistic and set design director of the Posidonia Green Festival, held in Italy and Spain. In his workshop in Coredo (TN), he mainly creates wooden sculptures and environmental works using natural and recycled materials, focusing on the animal world. His research combines sustainability and promotion of the local area, creating a dialogue between art, nature and the community.
- AddressSentiero 907 - via San Gottardi MOnte Maddalena, Brescia
IL CUSTODE di Matteo Cretti
Matteo Cretti's Lion welcomes visitors at the start of the trail connecting Maddalena to Brescia. Majestic and symbolic, it is not just a sculpture, but a guardian watching over the path and introducing visitors to an experience where nature, art and memory intertwine. A universal emblem of strength and courage, the lion also recalls the identity of Brescia, the “Lioness of Italy”, celebrated by Aleardo Aleardi for its proud and resilient spirit. The work thus becomes a rite of passage, an invitation to reflection and dialogue with the landscape and history of the area.
- Title: IL CUSTODE
- Year: 2024
- Materials: Recycled wood
Biography
Matteo Cretti, artist and sculptor, has been creating art installations since the 1990s. He has collaborated extensively with the Drodesera/Centrale FIES Festival and, since 2015, has been the artistic and set design director of the Posidonia Green Festival, held in Italy and Spain. In his workshop in Coredo (TN), he mainly creates wooden sculptures and environmental works using natural and recycled materials, focusing on the animal world. His research combines sustainability and promotion of the local area, creating a dialogue between art, nature and the community.
- AddressSentiero 907 - via San Gottardi MOnte Maddalena, Brescia