When working on a large scale, D’Annibale’s intention is to invite contemplation and sensory engagement, emphasizing purity, simplicity, and the ephemeral nature of existence. By transforming familiar landmarks into works of art, her creations evoke a sense of tranquillity by challenging viewers’ perception of spaces, form and scale.
Whether on an industrial site or in a natural spot, D’Annibale introduces structures of different scales so that various individual storylines intertwine within an overarching creation. The latter eventually becomes a place of perpetual change, inviting people to reconsider their relationship with the surrounding environment and architecture. Suspended in between dimensions and distant from noisy entertainment, D’Annibale’s work seeks to inspire contemplation and make room for connectivity in a world that is finding its bearings.
Dume 1: B=F(P,E)
B=f(P, E) is D’Annibale’s first large-scale installation in Point Dume, which opened to the public in February 2023. It was crucial that the site included the architectural structure of a house, which has become the catalyst as well as a platform for the experiential journey. Expanding upon 25 years of the artist’s multidisciplinary practice, B=f(P,E) embodies the concept that behavior is a function of both personal and environmental attributes. D’Annibale takes us on a journey from the incomplete and the abandoned, through shredding the layers of assumptions and/or expectations, to an open-ended and symbolically resonant home for reconnection.
Dume 2: Wildlife Playground
Wildlife Playground is where D’Annibale engages in small or large-scale architectural interventions alongside her studio practice, challenging conventional perspectives on space, function, and aesthetics. The creative process unfolds simultaneously across various buildings as well as outdoor spaces. Built environments showcase D’Annibale’s playful repurposing of an industrial container while the natural terrain becomes a sculptural material or a stage for her performative, time-based work. Employing a variety of mediums and compositions, it is here where D’Annibale further explores new possibilities at the intersection of different disciplines
