The Holy Shroud by Veronica Piraccini

For the first time in Australia, after successful exhibitions overseas the immersive experience by Italian artist Veronica Piraccini arrives to Melbourne.

For the first time in Australia, The Holy Shroud - an immersive experience by artist Veronica Piraccini- arrives to Melbourne. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ArtGaiaNet.org/

For the first time in Australia, after successful exhibitions overseas The Holy Shroud - an immersive experience by celebrated Italian artist Veronica Piraccini- arrives to Melbourne (16/11/2019 to 24/11/2019).

The show is organised by GAIA, the Global Association of International Artists.

For ten days only, six artworks created in response to the Holy Shroud of Turin using an ancient technique and colours of Piraccini's own invention, invite you to embark on a historical, scientific and artistic journey whilst provoking dialogue and contemplation.

The exhibition explores the enduring fascination with the Holy Shroud of Turin, a large linen cloth bearing the image of a crucified man, alleged to be Jesus of Nazareth. For millions of the Christian faith, the Shroud of Turin is physical proof of his crucifixion, death and resurrection. The Shroud of Turin is also the most scientifically researched, analysed and tested religious relic in the world, with its formal study known as sindonology.

Piraccini's artworks were made with what she calls 'imperceptible' pigments, because of their extraordinary ability to appear and disappear with a change of light. The colours are unique and cannot be duplicated.

The Holy Shroud

15 - 24 November

Space@Collins, The Walk Arcade, 1/278 Collins Street, Melbourne

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