Paolo May dedicates this work to the iconic Mushroom of Lacco Ameno, the tuff rock shaped by the sea that has become the emblem of the Ischia village. Created using mixed media on wood – clay, glazes and colors – the artwork highlights the rock suspended between sea and sunset, transforming it into a textured and luminous icon. A vision that brings together nature and art.
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The Mushroom is a large block of green tuff that detached in ancient times from Mount Epomeo and was shaped by the sea into its distinctive mushroom-like form.
Today, it stands as the unmistakable symbol of Lacco Ameno and one of the most recognizable images of Ischia, attracting visitors and representing a strong identity for the local community.
In this interpretation, Paolo May enhances the Mushroom through a three-dimensional language, using clay, glazes and colors on wood. The modeled surfaces give depth to the sea and sky, framing the rock within a vibrant sunset atmosphere.
This work goes beyond landscape representation: it is a tribute to the history and mythology of a place that has shaped the life of Lacco Ameno for centuries. May transforms a natural element into an artistic symbol, carrying memory, identity and Mediterranean beauty.