Cristallo di Luce

Based on an idea by the artist Diego Scroppo, the sculpture, made of glass and steel, grows to a height of seven metres, standing on a solid base with irregular geometric shapes covered in photovoltaic panels, which allows it to power itself and emanate a magical glow, but also to supply energy to power electronic devices. A contemporary monument that triggers performative actions aimed at recounting possible models of sustainable development, such as Suono nella Luce (Sound in the Light), the interactive technological art show - conceived by Diego Scroppo and realised by the Sintetica collective - that can be enjoyed as an absolute preview during the 17th edition of the festival. Cristallo di Luce presents itself as a starting point to stimulate reflection and education about the challenges of sustainable production and the difficulty in balancing the aspiration for sustainability with the reality of production.

The project won the "ART~WAVES" call for proposals, promoted by the Compagnia di San Paolo, which supports projects in the artistic and cultural sphere, aimed at the valorisation, production and enjoyment of cultural assets and activities in the Piedmont, Liguria and Valle d'Aosta regions.
Cristallo di Luce is also supported by Regione Piemonte, the Chamber of Commerce of Turin and the CRT Foundation.