L’ Anello degli Appalachi

L’anello degli Appalachi (Ring of the Appalachians) is the title of the artwork by Mario Airò commissioned by Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu for the 2008 Olnick Spanu Art Program. It consists of a monumental granite stone resting atop an arched metal base, and three aluminum disks suspended from the trees above.

The idea for the piece was born while Airò was scouting the grounds of the Olnick Spanu estate in Garrison, NY during the excavation for the foundation of Olnick Spanu House. The artist, captivated by the odd, triangular shape of the stone excavated from the construction site, envisioned the work as a way to create a link between the earth and the sky. Inspired by the light and broad horizon of the Hudson Valley as well as by the remnants of Native American culture in the region, Airò designed the three aluminum disks featuring shamanic symbols suspended above the structure.

The piece was conceived by the artist and produced in Cold Spring, NY. We helped coordinating the structural design with Michael P. Carr and coordinated the execution and erection of the work.

Medium and dimensions

Granite, stainless steel, and aluminum
762 x 340 x 122 in. (1935.5 x 863.6 x 309.9 cm)

For information on the artist and artwork please contact Tucci Russo Studio per l’Arte Contemporanea, Turin, gallery@tuccirusso.com.

Artist: Mario Airò Technical Assistance and coordination: Miguel Quismondo Location: Garrison, NY Completion Date: 2008 Client: Olnick Spanu Art Program Contractors: 301 East Inc., Gregorio & Gregorio Inc., Lyons and Sons Inc. Photography: Marco Anelli, Miguel Quismondo