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Dolomiti Project 2024 - SpirituaLithos
Dolomiti Project 2024 - SpirituaLithos: geology as the art of transformation
SpirituaLithos 2024 is an interdisciplinary project that bridges geology, art, and storytelling to offer a new way of perceiving the landscape. Through three interconnected initiatives—a theatre performance, an artistic residency program, and a TV series—this project turns geological knowledge into an engaging cultural experience. It reconnects people with their territories by using creative tools to interpret the transformations of landscapes, to enhance their cultural and natural significance
Italy
National
It addresses urban-rural linkages
It refers to other types of transformations (soft investment)
Yes
2024-12-30
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No
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As a representative of an organisation
"SpirituaLithos" is an interdisciplinary project that transforms geology into an artistic and cultural experience, fostering a deeper connection between people and their environment. By integrating theatre, contemporary art, and television, the project reinterprets landscapes as dynamic, ever-evolving entities shaped by natural forces and human interaction.
Objectives & Target Groups:
- Raise awareness of geological heritage through engaging storytelling.
- Connect diverse audiences (artists, scientists, local communities, and the general public) to the landscape's transformation.
- Promote sustainability and cultural regeneration by reusing spaces and materials in artistic production.
Key Actions:
1. Theatre – "Mar de Molada"
A performance by Marco Paolini, where the stage becomes a geological timeline, narrating the evolution of the Dolomites through science, history, and emotion.
2. Art – Dolomiti Contemporanee
An artist residency program where geology inspires contemporary artworks, revitalizing abandoned spaces and integrating sustainability.
3. Media – "Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia"
A TV series aired on Focus TV (Mediaset), making geological knowledge accessible through visual storytelling, expert insights, and cinematic landscapes.
Achieved Outcomes:
- Cultural & Social Impact: Engaged thousands of spectators, TV viewers, and artists in reinterpreting the landscape.
- Sustainability: Promoted territorial heritage, site regeneration, and eco-conscious artistic practices.
- Inclusivity: Bridged science and society, involving local communities in the creative process.
This project embodies the New European Bauhaus values, combining beauty, sustainability, and inclusivity to create a new cultural dialogue between geology, art, and society.
Objectives & Target Groups:
- Raise awareness of geological heritage through engaging storytelling.
- Connect diverse audiences (artists, scientists, local communities, and the general public) to the landscape's transformation.
- Promote sustainability and cultural regeneration by reusing spaces and materials in artistic production.
Key Actions:
1. Theatre – "Mar de Molada"
A performance by Marco Paolini, where the stage becomes a geological timeline, narrating the evolution of the Dolomites through science, history, and emotion.
2. Art – Dolomiti Contemporanee
An artist residency program where geology inspires contemporary artworks, revitalizing abandoned spaces and integrating sustainability.
3. Media – "Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia"
A TV series aired on Focus TV (Mediaset), making geological knowledge accessible through visual storytelling, expert insights, and cinematic landscapes.
Achieved Outcomes:
- Cultural & Social Impact: Engaged thousands of spectators, TV viewers, and artists in reinterpreting the landscape.
- Sustainability: Promoted territorial heritage, site regeneration, and eco-conscious artistic practices.
- Inclusivity: Bridged science and society, involving local communities in the creative process.
This project embodies the New European Bauhaus values, combining beauty, sustainability, and inclusivity to create a new cultural dialogue between geology, art, and society.
geodiversity
deep time
climate change
cultural geomimesis
art for communication of science
Sustainability Objectives & Achievements
The SpirituaLithos" project integrates sustainability by linking geology, culture, and artistic expression. It encourages a deeper awareness of long-term environmental processes and fosters a sustainable approach to territorial interpretation, artistic creation, and public engagement.
1.Promoting Geological and Cultural Heritage
-Encouraging sustainable tourism through geo-interpretation in theatre, art, and media.
-Raising awareness about landscape evolution, climate change, and human impact.
2.Reclaiming and Revitalizing Spaces
-The Dolomiti Contemporanee residency transforms abandoned sites into creative hubs.
-Artistic interventions reuse materials, respecting the ecological and cultural context.
3.Fostering a Circular Approach in Art and Communication
-Artworks incorporate recycled elements and site-specific natural materials.
-Theatrical and media productions adopt low-impact scenography and sustainable storytelling.
4.Encouraging Long-Term Environmental Responsibility
-By highlighting geological time, the project fosters awareness of Earth’s fragility.
-It promotes a culture of responsibility towards landscapes and ecosystems.
Exemplary Impact within the New European Bauhaus:
1) Public Engagement: Thousands of spectators and viewers experience geology as a dynamic, living force.
2)Cultural Heritage Preservation: Disused sites are transformed into sustainable artistic spaces.
3)Eco-conscious Artistic Practices: Prioritizing sustainable materials and low-carbon methods.
4)Mainstream Awareness: TV storytelling brings sustainability discussions to a wider audience.
By blending beauty, sustainability, and inclusivity, "Narrating Landscapes" redefines the role of Earth sciences in contemporary culture.
The SpirituaLithos" project integrates sustainability by linking geology, culture, and artistic expression. It encourages a deeper awareness of long-term environmental processes and fosters a sustainable approach to territorial interpretation, artistic creation, and public engagement.
1.Promoting Geological and Cultural Heritage
-Encouraging sustainable tourism through geo-interpretation in theatre, art, and media.
-Raising awareness about landscape evolution, climate change, and human impact.
2.Reclaiming and Revitalizing Spaces
-The Dolomiti Contemporanee residency transforms abandoned sites into creative hubs.
-Artistic interventions reuse materials, respecting the ecological and cultural context.
3.Fostering a Circular Approach in Art and Communication
-Artworks incorporate recycled elements and site-specific natural materials.
-Theatrical and media productions adopt low-impact scenography and sustainable storytelling.
4.Encouraging Long-Term Environmental Responsibility
-By highlighting geological time, the project fosters awareness of Earth’s fragility.
-It promotes a culture of responsibility towards landscapes and ecosystems.
Exemplary Impact within the New European Bauhaus:
1) Public Engagement: Thousands of spectators and viewers experience geology as a dynamic, living force.
2)Cultural Heritage Preservation: Disused sites are transformed into sustainable artistic spaces.
3)Eco-conscious Artistic Practices: Prioritizing sustainable materials and low-carbon methods.
4)Mainstream Awareness: TV storytelling brings sustainability discussions to a wider audience.
By blending beauty, sustainability, and inclusivity, "Narrating Landscapes" redefines the role of Earth sciences in contemporary culture.
The "SpirituaLithos" project redefines the way people experience geology and landscapes through design, storytelling, and artistic engagement. By merging science, art, and performance, it transforms complex geological processes into emotional and visually striking narratives, making knowledge accessible, immersive, and deeply personal.
Objectives & Achievements:
1.Aesthetic Engagement through Theatrical Interpretation
-Mar de Molada reimagines the landscape as a stage, where geological transformations come to life through words, music, and imagery.
-The audience "feels" time and matter, engaging with geological narratives on a sensorial level.
2.Art as a Medium to Express Geological Beauty
-In Dolomiti Contemporanee, artists reinterpret geological forms, textures, and processes, creating site-specific works using natural and reclaimed materials.
-Abandoned spaces are revitalized into creative hubs, merging raw nature with contemporary artistic languages.
3.Cinematic Storytelling & Immersive Media
-Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia brings breathtaking cinematography to geological storytelling, using drone footage, animations, and expert narration to translate science into visual poetry.
-The TV format expands access, making geology a shared cultural experience beyond academic circles.
Exemplary Impact within the New European Bauhaus:
1)Aesthetic Innovation: Scientific landscapes become artistic expressions in theatre, media, and visual arts.
2)Emotional Connection: Storytelling techniques turn abstract geological time into tangible human experiences.
3)High-Quality Design: Visual, spatial, and performative elements are crafted to enhance audience immersion.
4)Rediscovering Belonging: The project reshapes the sense of place, fostering deeper connections between people and nature.
Through its approach, "SpirituaLithos" elevates Earth sciences into a cultural and aesthetic experience, setting a new benchmark for design-driven scientific communication
Objectives & Achievements:
1.Aesthetic Engagement through Theatrical Interpretation
-Mar de Molada reimagines the landscape as a stage, where geological transformations come to life through words, music, and imagery.
-The audience "feels" time and matter, engaging with geological narratives on a sensorial level.
2.Art as a Medium to Express Geological Beauty
-In Dolomiti Contemporanee, artists reinterpret geological forms, textures, and processes, creating site-specific works using natural and reclaimed materials.
-Abandoned spaces are revitalized into creative hubs, merging raw nature with contemporary artistic languages.
3.Cinematic Storytelling & Immersive Media
-Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia brings breathtaking cinematography to geological storytelling, using drone footage, animations, and expert narration to translate science into visual poetry.
-The TV format expands access, making geology a shared cultural experience beyond academic circles.
Exemplary Impact within the New European Bauhaus:
1)Aesthetic Innovation: Scientific landscapes become artistic expressions in theatre, media, and visual arts.
2)Emotional Connection: Storytelling techniques turn abstract geological time into tangible human experiences.
3)High-Quality Design: Visual, spatial, and performative elements are crafted to enhance audience immersion.
4)Rediscovering Belonging: The project reshapes the sense of place, fostering deeper connections between people and nature.
Through its approach, "SpirituaLithos" elevates Earth sciences into a cultural and aesthetic experience, setting a new benchmark for design-driven scientific communication
The "SpirituaLithos" project fosters inclusion and accessibility by democratizing Earth sciences through theatre, art, and media. By blending scientific knowledge with creative expression, it makes geological storytelling accessible to all, regardless of education, age, or social status.
Objectives & Achievements
1.Accessibility & Affordability
-Mar de Molada is performed in public spaces, ensuring affordability.
-Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia is broadcast on free TV, reaching millions.
-Dolomiti Contemporanee reactivates abandoned industrial sites, transforming them into cultural hubs.
2.Inclusive Design & Participation
-Interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, artists, and communities brings diverse perspec-tives.
-Interactive formats—live performances, art, and multimedia—engage both specialists and the pu-blic.
-Universal design principles ensure accessibility through visual, auditory, and experiential storytelling.
3. Engaging Local Communities
a.Theatrical and artistic activities enhance cultural heritage awareness.
b.Collaborations with schools and institutions offer hands-on experiences.
c.The artistic residency fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue on landscape interpretation.
Impact & Exemplary Value
1)Breaking Knowledge Barriers: Scientific knowledge becomes creative and inclusive storytelling.
2)Cultural & Social Inclusion: The project revitalizes spaces and engages communities.
3)Innovative Communication: Science, media, and live arts create new participatory models.
4)Strengthening Social Bonds: Geological transformations become shared cultural experiences.
By embracing participation, accessibility, and affordability, "Narrating Landscapes" ensures scientific and cultural heritage is open to all.
Objectives & Achievements
1.Accessibility & Affordability
-Mar de Molada is performed in public spaces, ensuring affordability.
-Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia is broadcast on free TV, reaching millions.
-Dolomiti Contemporanee reactivates abandoned industrial sites, transforming them into cultural hubs.
2.Inclusive Design & Participation
-Interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, artists, and communities brings diverse perspec-tives.
-Interactive formats—live performances, art, and multimedia—engage both specialists and the pu-blic.
-Universal design principles ensure accessibility through visual, auditory, and experiential storytelling.
3. Engaging Local Communities
a.Theatrical and artistic activities enhance cultural heritage awareness.
b.Collaborations with schools and institutions offer hands-on experiences.
c.The artistic residency fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue on landscape interpretation.
Impact & Exemplary Value
1)Breaking Knowledge Barriers: Scientific knowledge becomes creative and inclusive storytelling.
2)Cultural & Social Inclusion: The project revitalizes spaces and engages communities.
3)Innovative Communication: Science, media, and live arts create new participatory models.
4)Strengthening Social Bonds: Geological transformations become shared cultural experiences.
By embracing participation, accessibility, and affordability, "Narrating Landscapes" ensures scientific and cultural heritage is open to all.
"SpirituaLithos" actively involves citizens, local communities, and civil society in shaping its content and impact. By blending science, art, and storytelling, the project transforms landscapes into shared cultural experiences, fostering a sense of belonging and participation.
Citizen Engagement & Role
1.Active Participants in Storytelling
-In Mar de Molada, local stories, traditions, and oral histories are integrated into performances, creating a collective narrative shaped by the audience’s experiences.
-Dolomiti Contemporanee invites local artists and residents to collaborate, producing site-specific works inspired by the geological identity of the Dolomites.
-Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia features community voices, showcasing their deep connection to the land.
2.Educational & Experiential Involvement
-Schools, universities, and cultural institutions are directly engaged through workshops, field experiences, and artistic residencies.
-Citizens participate in guided discussions and interactive events, fostering dialogue between geologists, artists, and the public.
3.Civic & Environmental Impact
-The project revitalizes abandoned spaces, giving them new cultural functions.
-Community participation raises awareness about geological heritage and sustainable practices.
Impact of Their Involvement
1)Empowered Communities: Citizens become co-creators, making scientific and artistic content more relatable.
2)Cultural Revitalization: Local heritage and identity are reinterpreted through contempo-rary artistic languages.
3)Stronger Social Bonds: The project fosters cross-generational dialogue, bridging science, art, and community life.
By integrating public participation at every stage, "Narrating Landscapes" ensures that science and culture become tools for social cohesion and identity building.
Citizen Engagement & Role
1.Active Participants in Storytelling
-In Mar de Molada, local stories, traditions, and oral histories are integrated into performances, creating a collective narrative shaped by the audience’s experiences.
-Dolomiti Contemporanee invites local artists and residents to collaborate, producing site-specific works inspired by the geological identity of the Dolomites.
-Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia features community voices, showcasing their deep connection to the land.
2.Educational & Experiential Involvement
-Schools, universities, and cultural institutions are directly engaged through workshops, field experiences, and artistic residencies.
-Citizens participate in guided discussions and interactive events, fostering dialogue between geologists, artists, and the public.
3.Civic & Environmental Impact
-The project revitalizes abandoned spaces, giving them new cultural functions.
-Community participation raises awareness about geological heritage and sustainable practices.
Impact of Their Involvement
1)Empowered Communities: Citizens become co-creators, making scientific and artistic content more relatable.
2)Cultural Revitalization: Local heritage and identity are reinterpreted through contempo-rary artistic languages.
3)Stronger Social Bonds: The project fosters cross-generational dialogue, bridging science, art, and community life.
By integrating public participation at every stage, "Narrating Landscapes" ensures that science and culture become tools for social cohesion and identity building.
"SpirituaLithos" brings together stakeholders at various levels (local, regional, national, and European) to ensure scientific accuracy, artistic quality, and social impact, enhancing the project's reach and sustainability.
Local Level
-Communities & Cultural Associations – Residents and artists contribute to storytelling, sharing knowledge and reinterpreting the landscape (Mar de Molada, Dolomiti Contemporanee).
-Schools & Universities – Students and educators engage in workshops and field activities, increasing geological and cultural awareness.
-Local Authorities & Museums – Provide spaces, support, and content dissemination.
Regional & National Level
-Theatre & Media (Marco Paolini, Focus TV - Mediaset) – Collaboration with renowned cultural figures makes geology engaging and accessible.
-Dolomiti Contemporanee – Contemporary art merges with geology, revitalizing abandoned spaces and offering new interpretations of the landscape.
-Dolomites UNESCO Foundation – The project supports the sustainable promotion of geological heritage.
European Level
-Scientific & Cultural Networks – Collaborations with research institutions and artist residencies strengthen the project's international dimension.
-EU Programs & Policies – The initiative aligns with the New European Bauhaus principles, proposing innovative models for cultural sustainability.
Added Value
1) High scientific & cultural impact – Contributions from experts ensure high-quality interdisciplinary storytelling.
2) Broader & more inclusive audience – The integration of media and arts reaches diverse social groups.
3) Sustainability & legacy – Institutional support ensures continuity and dis-semination of knowledge.
The synergy between local voices and international expertise transforms geology into a shared heritage, strengthening the connection between people, landscapes, and the future.
Local Level
-Communities & Cultural Associations – Residents and artists contribute to storytelling, sharing knowledge and reinterpreting the landscape (Mar de Molada, Dolomiti Contemporanee).
-Schools & Universities – Students and educators engage in workshops and field activities, increasing geological and cultural awareness.
-Local Authorities & Museums – Provide spaces, support, and content dissemination.
Regional & National Level
-Theatre & Media (Marco Paolini, Focus TV - Mediaset) – Collaboration with renowned cultural figures makes geology engaging and accessible.
-Dolomiti Contemporanee – Contemporary art merges with geology, revitalizing abandoned spaces and offering new interpretations of the landscape.
-Dolomites UNESCO Foundation – The project supports the sustainable promotion of geological heritage.
European Level
-Scientific & Cultural Networks – Collaborations with research institutions and artist residencies strengthen the project's international dimension.
-EU Programs & Policies – The initiative aligns with the New European Bauhaus principles, proposing innovative models for cultural sustainability.
Added Value
1) High scientific & cultural impact – Contributions from experts ensure high-quality interdisciplinary storytelling.
2) Broader & more inclusive audience – The integration of media and arts reaches diverse social groups.
3) Sustainability & legacy – Institutional support ensures continuity and dis-semination of knowledge.
The synergy between local voices and international expertise transforms geology into a shared heritage, strengthening the connection between people, landscapes, and the future.
"SpirituaLithos" merges multiple disciplines and knowledge fields, fostering a holistic understanding of the landscape through collaboration between science, art, and communication.
Key Disciplines Involved
-Geology & Earth Sciences – Ensures scientific accuracy in storytelling, helping audiences understand landscape transformation and sustainability.
-Performing Arts & Theatre – Engages emotions and imagination, making geological narra-tives compelling and accessible (Mar de Molada with Marco Paolini).
-Contemporary Art & Design – Artists reinterpret geological features through site-specific works, enhancing aesthetic and cultural appreciation (Dolomiti Contemporanee).
-Media & Science Communication – The TV series (Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia, Fo-cus TV) uses cinematic storytelling to reach a broad audience.
-Cultural Heritage & Landscape Studies – Connects geological heritage with local identity, strengthening community engagement.
-Philosophy and anthropology: linking geodiversity to the contemporary world and society (cultural gemimesis)
Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Added Value
1)Scientists & Artists – Work together to translate complex data into artistic and narrative experiences, making science relatable.
2)Media Experts & Educators – Develop accessible educational formats, en-suring that content is engaging for both specialists and the general public.
3)Local Communities & Institutions – Their involvement grounds the project in real landscapes, adding social and historical depth.
By combining these fields, the project reshapes how people perceive and connect with the landscape, offering a new model of interdisciplinary cultural engagement aligned with New Eu-ropean Bauhaus values. The curator, the author and actors, the audiences, the scientific expert inclined to art, the land administrator, the inhabitant constitute a kind of super-organism capable of finding a useful and necessary solution for the entire colony,
Key Disciplines Involved
-Geology & Earth Sciences – Ensures scientific accuracy in storytelling, helping audiences understand landscape transformation and sustainability.
-Performing Arts & Theatre – Engages emotions and imagination, making geological narra-tives compelling and accessible (Mar de Molada with Marco Paolini).
-Contemporary Art & Design – Artists reinterpret geological features through site-specific works, enhancing aesthetic and cultural appreciation (Dolomiti Contemporanee).
-Media & Science Communication – The TV series (Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia, Fo-cus TV) uses cinematic storytelling to reach a broad audience.
-Cultural Heritage & Landscape Studies – Connects geological heritage with local identity, strengthening community engagement.
-Philosophy and anthropology: linking geodiversity to the contemporary world and society (cultural gemimesis)
Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Added Value
1)Scientists & Artists – Work together to translate complex data into artistic and narrative experiences, making science relatable.
2)Media Experts & Educators – Develop accessible educational formats, en-suring that content is engaging for both specialists and the general public.
3)Local Communities & Institutions – Their involvement grounds the project in real landscapes, adding social and historical depth.
By combining these fields, the project reshapes how people perceive and connect with the landscape, offering a new model of interdisciplinary cultural engagement aligned with New Eu-ropean Bauhaus values. The curator, the author and actors, the audiences, the scientific expert inclined to art, the land administrator, the inhabitant constitute a kind of super-organism capable of finding a useful and necessary solution for the entire colony,
"SpirituaLithos" redefines how geology is communicated by merging science, art, and storytelling, creating a multi-sensory, emotional, and interdisciplinary experience. Unlike mainstream geological outreach, which often relies on static exhibitions, academic lectures, or technical reports, this project transforms scientific knowledge into a cultural and artistic narrative, making it more engaging and accessible.
Key Innovations
-Art-Science Fusion – Traditional geological communication rarely integrates performing arts, contemporary art, and media storytelling. This project bridges these worlds, making geological processes visually and emotionally compelling.
-Immersive & Experiential Storytelling – The theatre performance (Mar de Molada) turns landscape evolution into a lived experience, where audiences "inhabit" geological time rather than just learning facts.
-Creative Reuse of Spaces – Dolomiti Contemporanee transforms abandoned sites into cultural hubs, proving that geological heritage can drive artistic and social regeneration.
-Mass Media Science Communication – Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia brings high-quality geological storytelling to national television, reaching audiences beyond the scientific community and fostering public appreciation of landscapes.
Why It’s Exemplary
-Beyond Passive Learning – Instead of simply informing, the project engages, inspires, and transforms perspectives on nature.
-Cross-Sectoral Collaboration – Scientists, artists, and media professionals co-create knowledge, making geology more accessible, inclusive, and aesthetically rich.
-New European Bauhaus Alignment – By merging beauty, sustainability, and inclusivity, the project sets a new standard for interdisciplinary cultural initiatives.
This pioneering model demonstrates that scientific heritage can become an artistic and social catalyst, reshaping the way landscapes are understood and valued.
Key Innovations
-Art-Science Fusion – Traditional geological communication rarely integrates performing arts, contemporary art, and media storytelling. This project bridges these worlds, making geological processes visually and emotionally compelling.
-Immersive & Experiential Storytelling – The theatre performance (Mar de Molada) turns landscape evolution into a lived experience, where audiences "inhabit" geological time rather than just learning facts.
-Creative Reuse of Spaces – Dolomiti Contemporanee transforms abandoned sites into cultural hubs, proving that geological heritage can drive artistic and social regeneration.
-Mass Media Science Communication – Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia brings high-quality geological storytelling to national television, reaching audiences beyond the scientific community and fostering public appreciation of landscapes.
Why It’s Exemplary
-Beyond Passive Learning – Instead of simply informing, the project engages, inspires, and transforms perspectives on nature.
-Cross-Sectoral Collaboration – Scientists, artists, and media professionals co-create knowledge, making geology more accessible, inclusive, and aesthetically rich.
-New European Bauhaus Alignment – By merging beauty, sustainability, and inclusivity, the project sets a new standard for interdisciplinary cultural initiatives.
This pioneering model demonstrates that scientific heritage can become an artistic and social catalyst, reshaping the way landscapes are understood and valued.
The "SpirituaLithos" project adopts an interdisciplinary, experiential, and participatory approach to transform geology into a cultural and artistic narrative. Instead of relying on traditional academic dissemination, it engages audiences through storytelling, visual arts, and immersive experiences.
Key Methodological Pillars
-Transdisciplinary Collaboration – Scientists, artists, and communicators co-create content, ensuring scientific accuracy, artistic depth, and emotional engagement. This interaction fosters new ways of interpreting geological heritage.
-Narrative-Driven Science Communication – Instead of static presentations, the project employs storytelling techniques to create compelling narratives that make geological transformations relatable and memorable.
-Site-Specific & Contextualized Approach – Each initiative is deeply rooted in its landscape:
•Mar de Molada uses theatrical language to evoke the geological past and future of the Dolomites.
•Dolomiti Contemporanee encourages artists to reinterpret geology through site-responsive installations.
•Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia adapts TV storytelling techniques to bring geology into mainstream media.
•Participatory & Community-Engaged Process – Local communities, artists, and scientists contribute their perspectives, fostering a collective redefinition of landscapes and promoting a shared sense of belonging.
Why It’s Effective
-Bridges Science & Culture – Makes geology tangible and engaging beyond academic circles.
-Multi-Sensory Learning – Uses visual, performative, and media tools to enhance audience understanding.
-Sustainability & Inclusivity – Encourages local participation, creative reuse of spaces, and broad accessibility.
This innovative methodology ensures that geological knowledge is not just transmitted but lived, felt, and reinterpreted. That's usfull in front of the great challenges, such as Climate Change and the need to spread culture of the balance between human and nature.
Key Methodological Pillars
-Transdisciplinary Collaboration – Scientists, artists, and communicators co-create content, ensuring scientific accuracy, artistic depth, and emotional engagement. This interaction fosters new ways of interpreting geological heritage.
-Narrative-Driven Science Communication – Instead of static presentations, the project employs storytelling techniques to create compelling narratives that make geological transformations relatable and memorable.
-Site-Specific & Contextualized Approach – Each initiative is deeply rooted in its landscape:
•Mar de Molada uses theatrical language to evoke the geological past and future of the Dolomites.
•Dolomiti Contemporanee encourages artists to reinterpret geology through site-responsive installations.
•Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia adapts TV storytelling techniques to bring geology into mainstream media.
•Participatory & Community-Engaged Process – Local communities, artists, and scientists contribute their perspectives, fostering a collective redefinition of landscapes and promoting a shared sense of belonging.
Why It’s Effective
-Bridges Science & Culture – Makes geology tangible and engaging beyond academic circles.
-Multi-Sensory Learning – Uses visual, performative, and media tools to enhance audience understanding.
-Sustainability & Inclusivity – Encourages local participation, creative reuse of spaces, and broad accessibility.
This innovative methodology ensures that geological knowledge is not just transmitted but lived, felt, and reinterpreted. That's usfull in front of the great challenges, such as Climate Change and the need to spread culture of the balance between human and nature.
The "SpirituaLithos" project presents a flexible and scalable model that can be adapted to different territories, audiences, and cultural contexts. By merging science, storytelling, and artistic expression, it provides an innovative framework for reinterpreting landscapes beyond the Dolomites.
Key Transferable Elements
-Interdisciplinary Approach – The integration of scientists, artists, and communicators can be replicated in various natural and cultural heritage sites, fostering new ways of engaging with landscapes.
-Narrative-Driven Science Communication – The project’s storytelling techniques can be adapted to different disciplines (e.g., climate change, biodiversity), making complex topics relatable and engaging.
-Creative Reuse of Spaces – The Dolomiti Contemporanee model, which revitalizes abandoned sites through art and science, could be applied in other regions to promote sustainable cultural regeneration.
-Multimedia Dissemination – The TV series Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia demonstrates how media can effectively communicate science to broad audiences, a model that could be extended to other themes and locations.
-Community Engagement & Co-Creation – The participatory model fosters local involvement, allowing different communities to reinterpret their own landscapes through creative and educa-tional initiatives.
Potential for Replication
1)Other geographical contexts – The methodology can be applied in mountainous, coastal, and urban landscapes worldwide.
2)Educational and cultural programs – Schools, museums, and cultural institutions can adopt these interactive storytelling techniques.
3)Tourism and heritage promotion – The model supports sustainable tourism by enhancing public awareness and appreciation of natural heritage.
SpirituaLithos is a breath now re-connetted, a geomimetic product serves as an exemplary model for fostering a deeper connection between people, places, and scientific knowledge. Now it is difficult to stop it.
Key Transferable Elements
-Interdisciplinary Approach – The integration of scientists, artists, and communicators can be replicated in various natural and cultural heritage sites, fostering new ways of engaging with landscapes.
-Narrative-Driven Science Communication – The project’s storytelling techniques can be adapted to different disciplines (e.g., climate change, biodiversity), making complex topics relatable and engaging.
-Creative Reuse of Spaces – The Dolomiti Contemporanee model, which revitalizes abandoned sites through art and science, could be applied in other regions to promote sustainable cultural regeneration.
-Multimedia Dissemination – The TV series Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia demonstrates how media can effectively communicate science to broad audiences, a model that could be extended to other themes and locations.
-Community Engagement & Co-Creation – The participatory model fosters local involvement, allowing different communities to reinterpret their own landscapes through creative and educa-tional initiatives.
Potential for Replication
1)Other geographical contexts – The methodology can be applied in mountainous, coastal, and urban landscapes worldwide.
2)Educational and cultural programs – Schools, museums, and cultural institutions can adopt these interactive storytelling techniques.
3)Tourism and heritage promotion – The model supports sustainable tourism by enhancing public awareness and appreciation of natural heritage.
SpirituaLithos is a breath now re-connetted, a geomimetic product serves as an exemplary model for fostering a deeper connection between people, places, and scientific knowledge. Now it is difficult to stop it.
"SpirituaLithos" tackles pressing global challenges (climate change, biodiversity loss, cultural heritage preservation, and environmental awareness) by offering localized, interdisciplinary solutions that strengthen the bond between people and their landscapes.
Key Global Challenges & Local Solutions
1)Climate Change & Landscape Transformation
-Global Issue: Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and geological instability reshape landscapes, threatening ecosystems and communities.
-Local Solution: The project translates geological knowledge into accessible narratives, helping communities adapt to environmental change through theatre, art, and media.
2)Loss of Connection with Nature & Cultural Identity
-Global Issue: Urbanization and modernization alienate people from their natural heritage, leading to cultural and ecological detachment.
-Local Solution: By reinterpreting geological processes as cultural stories, the project revives the sense of belonging to landscapes, fostering environmental and cultural stewardship.
3)Unsustainable Land Use & Resource Exploitation
-Global Issue: Many landscapes suffer from overexploitation, abandonment, or mismanagement, causing environmental degradation.
Local Solution: become a witness and aware population to involve
4)Lack of Engaging Science Communication
-Global Issue: Many scientific disciplines remain inaccessible or disconnected from the public, limiting awareness and action.
-Local Solution: Through theatre, contemporary art, and television, "Narrating Landscapes" makes scientific knowledge emotionally engaging, inspiring informed participation in environmental issues.
By applying local, place-based storytelling, the project empowers communities to see their environment as a living, evolving space (a strategy that can be replicated worldwide to tackle climate resilience, herritage conservation, and sustainable cultural innovation.
Key Global Challenges & Local Solutions
1)Climate Change & Landscape Transformation
-Global Issue: Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and geological instability reshape landscapes, threatening ecosystems and communities.
-Local Solution: The project translates geological knowledge into accessible narratives, helping communities adapt to environmental change through theatre, art, and media.
2)Loss of Connection with Nature & Cultural Identity
-Global Issue: Urbanization and modernization alienate people from their natural heritage, leading to cultural and ecological detachment.
-Local Solution: By reinterpreting geological processes as cultural stories, the project revives the sense of belonging to landscapes, fostering environmental and cultural stewardship.
3)Unsustainable Land Use & Resource Exploitation
-Global Issue: Many landscapes suffer from overexploitation, abandonment, or mismanagement, causing environmental degradation.
Local Solution: become a witness and aware population to involve
4)Lack of Engaging Science Communication
-Global Issue: Many scientific disciplines remain inaccessible or disconnected from the public, limiting awareness and action.
-Local Solution: Through theatre, contemporary art, and television, "Narrating Landscapes" makes scientific knowledge emotionally engaging, inspiring informed participation in environmental issues.
By applying local, place-based storytelling, the project empowers communities to see their environment as a living, evolving space (a strategy that can be replicated worldwide to tackle climate resilience, herritage conservation, and sustainable cultural innovation.
"SpirituaLithos" has strengthened the connection between people and their environment, blending geology, art, and storytelling to foster a deeper sense of belonging.
Key Achievements
Cultural & Emotional Engagement:
-Theatre (Mar de Molada) has reached thousands of spectators, transforming geological history into a shared cultural memory.
-Art (Dolomiti Contemporanee) has engaged dozens of artists in revitalizing abandoned sites, creating geology-inspired artworks.
Educational & Scientific Impact:
-The TV series (Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia) has made geology accessible to millions, bridging science and public engagement.
-Schools and universities have integrated project materials into Earth sciences and sustainability education.
Community & Social Inclusion:
-Collaboration between local communities, artists, and scientists has strengthened regional identity.
-The project has engaged diverse audiences, making geological heritage accessible through creative formats.
Sustainability & Landscape Awareness:
-By revitalizing neglected sites and using natural materials, the project promotes circular economy principles.
-It has inspired sustainable tourism models, emphasizing geology as a cultural asset.
Broader Impact & Transferability:
By fostering emotional and intellectual connections to landscapes, "SpirituaLithos" offers a scalable model for reinterpreting environmental and cultural heritage across Europe.
Conclusion:
"SpirituaLithos" has proven, through its implementation, that the educational and evocative potential of the Dolomites can enhance people's lives.
Key Achievements
Cultural & Emotional Engagement:
-Theatre (Mar de Molada) has reached thousands of spectators, transforming geological history into a shared cultural memory.
-Art (Dolomiti Contemporanee) has engaged dozens of artists in revitalizing abandoned sites, creating geology-inspired artworks.
Educational & Scientific Impact:
-The TV series (Le Meraviglie Geologiche d’Italia) has made geology accessible to millions, bridging science and public engagement.
-Schools and universities have integrated project materials into Earth sciences and sustainability education.
Community & Social Inclusion:
-Collaboration between local communities, artists, and scientists has strengthened regional identity.
-The project has engaged diverse audiences, making geological heritage accessible through creative formats.
Sustainability & Landscape Awareness:
-By revitalizing neglected sites and using natural materials, the project promotes circular economy principles.
-It has inspired sustainable tourism models, emphasizing geology as a cultural asset.
Broader Impact & Transferability:
By fostering emotional and intellectual connections to landscapes, "SpirituaLithos" offers a scalable model for reinterpreting environmental and cultural heritage across Europe.
Conclusion:
"SpirituaLithos" has proven, through its implementation, that the educational and evocative potential of the Dolomites can enhance people's lives.
