Pasubio

Inspired by the military mule road built during WWI on the Pasubio massif in Veneto Italy. A masterpiece of military engineering and boldness. It is 6,555 metres long, of which 2,280 metres are divided into 52 tunnels excavated from the rock.

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"So magical. As if to tempt the eyes down forbidden paths."
~ Bob Boldt (American artist, writer, poet, film/video maker)

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“In Carnevale (2022), another photograph in Macri’s portfolio, he revisits the theme of identity and perception through the use of a birdlike mask named Pasubio (2018). The mask connects to regional traditions while simultaneously serving as a tool for exploring the nature of sight. By using eyewear as both a literal and symbolic veil, Macri encourages viewers to reflect on the act of seeing and being seen, and how perception shapes our reality. The mask in this context is not just a disguise but a lens through which the nature of identity can be questioned and examined.”

Pasubio (detail)


Pasubio, 2018
Sculpture: Mixed media mask on stand