Dec. 3, 2010 – Jan. 10, 2011
Sacile – Italy

Denis Imberti and Stefano Tasca (Sprout Arte) are two ceramic artists from the Veneto region, specializing in whistles.

In Veneto the art of making clay whistles – Cuchi – dates back to the 19th century, when they
became very popular satirical weapons against the establishment.
Fascinated by their history, their symbolism and their primordial “voice”, Denis Imberti and Stefano Tasca started creating whistles as a group in 2001.

They’ve learnt from the tradition, without ever ceasing to experiment new shapes and sounds. Indeed, their work is a delight for each of our senses (but smell, perhaps!).

About clay whistles
As a  “breath of life, kneaded with mud and hardened by fire” (reported from Sprout Arte website) the whistle is almost as old as mankind and attached to many cultures around the world.  Continue reading →