SU CARRASEGARE: BEYOND THE MASKS
- Date
- 20 February - 16 March 2018
SU CARRASEGARE. BEYOND THE MASKS
Photographs by Luca Pisci
Curated and designed by Paola Steri
Exhibition: 20 February-16 March 2018
Opening: Tuesday 20 February 2018, 6.30pm
CO.AS.IT. 199 Faraday Street, Carlton
Sardinian refreshments served
Free event
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“Su Carrasegare” Beyond the Masks will accompany you in an exciting journey of discovery of the beliefs and rites of pre-Christian Sardinia. You will see powerful images of the archaic masks and costumes still used today during Carnival, su Carrasegare, in the villages of Barbagia. The etymological study of the origin of Sardinian words assists us recapture the long lost meanings associated with these haunting masks, costumes and rituals.
Luca Pisci (1986) has always been fascinated by the mysteries of his native land, Sardinia. He is currently engaged in a major project devoted to Sardinian culture, of which this exhibition is part. (lucapisci.com)
Paola Steri is an Italian graphic designer, originally from Sardinia, who has been living in Melbourne since 2016. She has organised events for the Sardinia Region and various institutions and is the founder of the network Creativi a Melbourne (paolasteri.com).
Info: Paola Steri 045 837 4429
[email protected]
Proudly supported by Co.As.It, Sardinian Cultural Association of Melbourne, Regione Autonoma della Sardegna, Progetto artistico Sa Sartiglia. Sponsors: Pomodoro Sardo restaurant, Twelve Bottles.
