Albedo
2023
installation
100% pure Merino wool carpet; 62% cotton 38% orange fibre (obtained from the orange albedo) fabric; 49% cotton 36% recycled cotton 15% lyocell, natural dye with Haematoxylum campechianum, Mais Morado, Arthrospira platensis, Indigofera tinctoria, Clitoria ternatea
Albedo is an artistic project that transforms glaciers—often seen as distant and abstract realities—into tangible symbols of collective stewardship. Through a shared experience, the work invites the audience to reflect on the urgency of the climate crisis and their responsibility to protect this fragile ecosystem.
The title draws inspiration from the scientific phenomenon of albedo, which describes how light-colored surfaces, such as snow and ice, reflect sunlight and help cool the planet.
The project is a reversible cloak made from innovative fabric derived from orange peels. The white side evokes the purity of glaciers and their vital role in climate regulation, while the gray-blue side represents cryoconite, a mix of dark dust particles accumulating on ice that accelerates its melting process.
The performance unfolds through a simple and symbolic gesture: the audience is invited to wear the cloak and pass it on to another person, creating a chain that connects each participant to the planet’s fate. By wearing it, each individual symbolically assumes the role of a glacier’s guardian, reflecting their commitment to climate protection. If the cloak ceases to be passed and falls to the ground, the work signifies a moment of collective failure—a powerful reminder of the fragility of the current situation. The fall of the cloak emphasizes the urgency to act before consequences become irreversible.
A distinctive aspect of Albedo is the careful selection of locations chosen for their direct connection to the effects of climate change. The first setting will be Venice, with its barene—patches of land suspended between sea and lagoon, symbolizing the vulnerability of ecosystems threatened by rising sea levels. In Albedo, the locations are not mere backdrops but living protagonists that amplify the meaning of the work. The interaction between the audience and the landscape allows participants to directly perceive the fragility of these ecosystems, transforming every gesture into an act of awareness and connection with the surrounding environment.
