Portal: Antonella Mellini
The works of Anto are like a portal for connecting otherwise unreachable parallel universes. They originate in the subconscious, where his scientific studies merge with empathy and the spontaneity of emotions. The concept of energies becomes very significant. These appear as hidden writings beneath the surface of the works, tying the energy of the individual piece to that of the planet and the universes.
Anto is a conceptual artist who explores the connection between human energy, spirituality, and art. Her performances represent chapters of a broader project: placing her MENHIRS in different parts of the world to weave a network of positive energy that links the works and the people.
During these performances, the audience is invited to take an active role, imprinting their own secret phrases onto the works—phrases charged with energy and positive vibrations. These merge with the artist’s essence, giving life to the final artwork. The pieces, placed on the ground, are previously engraved by the artist with ancient legends, early 20th-century narratives, and scientific texts, later concealed under layers of enamel. Each work is chosen by the public according to the energy it emits, reinforcing the connection between the word and the artistic gesture.
The MENHIRS, functioning like antennas, channel the participants’ energy. Similar to the ancient menhirs that marked vital energy points on Earth, Anto’s works act as catalysts of human energy, transforming each space into a crossroads of emotional and spiritual connections, weaving an invisible yet tangible bond between the art and those who experience it.
