The lighting technology design was created by Pietro Tondello of Altair, who explained how he arrived at its definition: "The Sandcastle Festival is an event that identifies the City of Jesolo, helping to make it known at world level. I thought that the 'light' element could both discreetly enhance the works and light up the environments hosting them. I presented a design to the Municipality, illustrating the light effects that could be obtained with the CP Colors, and I also received enthusiastic congratulations from the Mayor, who was present on opening day."
Tondello continued: "The interesting thing in these applications is that they allow us to experience various aspects linked to the City with more interest and involvement. Light applications in an urban context can be varied and creative, in this case the art-light pairing was certainly a winning combination, experienced with interest by all the population."
The implementation of the lighting for the sculptures was the work of Rossi Luigi Service of Jesolo, who managed in the difficult task of interpreting the needs of the sculptors and translating them into colour. The person in charge of the service, Luigi Rossi, explained: "We fitted the CP Colors with micro-lens diffusion filters [available from Clay Paky on request], which allowed the beam to be extended up to 80°: this ensured that every corner of the shed could be reached and uniformly lit. Furthermore, we used special weight balancing plates, also available as optional accessories, intended to ensure perfect stability to the projector on any mounting truss."
The summer version of the event, planned from 20 June - 20 July 2004, will be hosted inside a stressed structure of 1,500sq.m, prepared each year for the event. The international sculptors will compete this year on the theme of Ancient Egypt. The sculptors will first be involved in creating a monumental sculpture as a demonstration, they will then compete to win the prizes. The competition for professionals will be flanked by other side initiatives: a photographic display of previous editions, a competition for children and a sculpture course for children given by artistic director, Richard Varano. As with the 'Cribs' event, lighting will be from Clay Paky, and the artistic and lighting technology design by Tondello of Altari with the support of Luigi Rossi Service.
(Lee Baldock)
