The Aragonese Tower, symbol of the city of Porto Torres , the same one that appears on the municipal banner, a 14th-century monument that was a fixed point, then and now, in the hearts of the people of Porto Torres. The artist Daniele Salis wanted to "immortalize" it in his own way, using the tools of the trade and the precious material of Corten steel that distinguishes his works.
This creation embodies the mastery and generosity of a hobbyist who often donates his sculptures, imbued with his Sardinian soul and passion for this art form. The Corten steel tower was donated to a private individual who had asked to purchase it, a donation like so many others that enhance the city of Porto Torres.
Among the many gifts given to the community was a painting depicting singer Andrea Parodi and the Tree of Life, a tribute to the victims of the pandemic. "I often don't know how to put a price on my work, and when I feel compelled to donate, I'm happy to do so, as in this case," explains Daniele Salis.
"To create it, I went on Google Maps," the artist continues, "and studied the details of each side of the circular-based tower , set on an octagonal plan, and once the parts were built, I welded them together." The image is striking for its details, the slits and the steps, a work that preserves the culture and identity of the Turritan community.