Hands of Time²
Napa Lighted Festival 2023
First Presbyterian Church – Napa Valley | CA
shapes and motifs evolve into imaginative landscapes, opening a bright and tuneful visual experience
The spark of creativity ignites once again in “Hands of Time²,” an emotional adventure that brings the audience into a hyperuranion fueled by artistic inspiration. Beyond the limits of imaginable worlds, this courageous quest among unknown lands ultimately leads to creative freedom.
Cast upon the façade of the 150-year-old First Presbyterian Church of Napa, this chapter of “Hands of Time” creates a compelling digital experience resonating with collective emotions. Featured at the “Napa Lighted Art Festival,” an event dedicated to celebrating art and cutting-edge media techniques, the artwork transforms the iconic historic building into an immersive light canvas.
While immersed in a sensitive ambience, audiences are captivated by a world of magical encounters, enigmatic landscapes, and archetypal symbols woven into the narrative. The path toward creative frontiers is an intimate exploration, a dreamy experience that can transform perception and spark imagination. The eternal quest for life’s meaning finds fulfillment in a timeless message, harking back to the genesis of the cosmos—the very first creative act.
THE URBAN SPACE
The outstanding Neo-Gothic architecture of the First Presbyterian Church, defined by its distinctive shape, awakens under the spell of light and merges with a fairy-like universe. Evolving textures, geometric lines and curves on the façade converge towards total abstraction. A solemn soundtrack echoes through a luminous wintry atmosphere, converting the structure into a celestial symbol of fantasy, liberation, and transformation.
CREDITS
Art Director – Animation
Production Assistant
Soundtrack
Art Director – Animator Luca Pulvirenti
Production Assistant Cristina Santangelo
Soundtrack Giancarlo Trimarchi
Luca Pulvirenti
Cristina Santangelo
Giancarlo Trimarchi