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andrea ciampini 1_middle.jpgOn one of my recent Sunday outings to explore the hidden treasures of Abruzzo, I noticed a wonderful sculpture in front of a palace in the hills of the province of Chieti. I went inside the palace, where I found a lovely restaurant, and noticed the beauty and originality of the desk in the reception area.
After inquiring, I was informed by the owner of the Palazzo Tour d’Eau that the creator of this lovely desk, made from old wooden wine barrels and embedded with mosaic of stones from the surrounding hills, was crafted by a local artist named Andrea Ciampini. I decided I wanted to meet this young artist and went to visit him at his workshop in Monteodorisio.

andrea ciampini 2_middle.jpg Andrea welcomed me warmly to his workshop in the countryside and showed me some of his masterpieces. He is a stone and wood sculptor who loves to use organic and natural materials for his artwork.

The stone he carves from is “Pietra della Majella”, a limestone that comes from the Majella mountain area. Sculpture made from this stone carries a lot of importance and meaning for the locals, as they traditionally know the Majella mountain (often spelled Maiella) as the mother of all life.

Many of his wood sculptures originate as olive tree roots, which generate astonishing colours and warm shades, bringing life and movement to each piece.

When I asked Andrea about his background and where he gets his inspiration, he said he grew up in Volterra, Tuscany where he attended art academy, specializing in wood carving and cabinet making. He then went on to get a degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence (Accademia di Belle Arti). His inspiration comes from the natural and simple things in life. He loves to shares his passion with others and that is why he opened up a workshop where he hosts sculpture symposiums.
andrea ciampini 3_middle.jpg For more information on his courses contact abruzzotoday.com editors .
 
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