Anto emerges as the living emblem of a profound concept, embodying the quintessence of temporal travel through parallel universes. Surpassing the boundaries of known reality, her works transform into dimensional portals, enhancing the exploration experience beyond the visible.
In Anto's creations, every element is strategically placed to reflect the unique energy transmitted, akin to the arrangement of the universes themselves. At the heart of each piece resides a 'wormhole', a point of intense gravity that facilitates the creation of space-time tunnels. This connection between concept and the physical is reinforced by ancient legends, early 20th-century novels and scientific treatises, inscribed by the artist on the surfaces and concealed under layers of enamel, transforming the message into a guarded secret.
The innovative use of building materials, traditionally used as insulators, contrasts with their function as universal connectors. Precisely molded and engraved with thoughts and emotions, these materials become conductors of high-frequency vibrations, essential for creating the bridge to other worlds.
During her performances, Anto invites the audience to actively participate, writing secret messages on pieces laid on the ground, which are then assembled to form the artwork MENHIR. The Menhirs, ancient megalithic stones, were considered in ancient times as contact nodes with the universe. Rich in quartz, a piezoelectric material capable of conducting electricity under physical stimulation, they were placed in energetic locations on the planet, functioning as energy concentrators. Anto's MENHIRs not only symbolize but also literally channel the planet's energy and that of the people present, culminating in a collective work of extraordinary emotional and energetic power.
Anto's works are true portals that challenge our traditional perceptions of space and time, inviting observers to travel "where no one has gone before"  ( Captain James T. Kirk )

ANTONELLA MELLINI
1973, ITALY
MUSEE LES PALAIS DES BEAUX ARTS BOZAR, BRUSSELS - 5TH BASE, LONDON - MEMOJACQ ART GALLERY, BRUSSELS - AFFORDABLE ART FAIR, MILAN - CITY LIFE, MILAN - ARTINSOLITE, LAJATICO - GRANDART MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, MILAN - VITTORIO EMANUELE II GALLERY, MILAN - FUNDACAO PRO MEMORIA DE SAO CAETANO DO SUL, SAO PAULO - MUSEUM OF PAPER, TOSCOLANO MADERNO - INTERNATIONAL WATERCOLOR CONVENTION, FABRIANO - C.G.GREPPI, BERGAMO - ESPINASSE31, MILANO - LA PROSE COMPETITION, BRUSSELS - UNFAIR, MILAN - CONTEXT ART BASEL, MIAMI - THE OTHERS, TORINO - FIG, BILBAO - FUORISALONE 24, MILANO​​​​​​​
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