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The two writing LOST and MEMORY have been realized during the first step of the project JOURNEY INTO FRAGILITY in the rural village of Abetenim (Ghana), using two traditional  Ashanti symbols. The writing LOST is composed by DWENNIMMEN, symbol of strength and humility. The symbol emphasize the importance of humility in every aspect of the life in order to learn and acquire knowledge. The symbol discourages the arrogance to achieve its purpose. The writing MEMORY is composed by NKONSONKONSON, symbol of relationship that encourages the veneration

The third stage of the journey will take place in Madagascar from 20th to 30th April 2012. There, Rebecca will reflect on the  Manifesto’s sixth thesis –  that the interruption of natural equilibrium is a problem which doesn’t only concern nature, but also involves mankind – and will create a photographic work to document one of our planet’s richest and most threatened ecosystems.

The second stage of the journey will take place in Switzerland from 18th to 27th March 2012. Here, reflecting on the Manifesto’s first thesis “a relationship with the earth also includes responsibilities and duties”,   Rebecca will meditate on the role of politics as representative of the interests of a single country in the interconnected world of

In occasione della terza edizione del progetto Xenia, Sabato 10 Marzo 2012, alle ore 17.30, nella sala conferenze dell’Hotel Villa Maria di Francavilla al Mare sarà presentata l’opera dell’artista MARIA REBECCA BALLESTRA.

Il progetto Xenia nasce dalla volontà di contribuire ad avvicinare il pubblico alle diverse forme artistiche contemporanee,

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First step of the project in Abetenim Village (Ghana) – curator Luca Bochicchio (Italy)

Project selccted for the International Land Art Project, organized by NKA Foundation

We must be aware of the value of our planet as a common good in order to inhabit it properly

A unique destiny for a unique mankind: this is the world.

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