
Direction to Langhe, Green and Blue | Photo: Roberto Conte | © 2025 Emilio Ferro
DIRECTION TO
2024
Sculptures
The "Direction to" light sculptures by Emilio Ferro that, with their essentiality and linearity, become a symbolic bridge between the physical direction they indicate and the inner world of those who observe them.
The artworks invite each individual to find a personal connection with the direction they point toward. They are not merely arrows indicating geographic locations but guides that evoke emotions, memories, desires, and aspirations. For every observer, the paths suggested by the sculptures become symbols: destinations to reach, goals to strive for, or perhaps places from the past that continue to live in memory.
Every element of nature, every living being, is part of a continuous flow, a cosmic dance that never stops. Everything in the universe is in constant motion, a flow that extends beyond physical space into the spiritual, emotional, and personal realms. Each individual is on an ongoing journey, seeking meaning, connections, and growth.
The routes indicated by the sculptures are not just destinations but universal metaphors. They represent the infinite journey of existence, made up of departures and returns, changes and transformations. Every observer, when facing the artworks, is invited to reflect on their own trajectory, their inner destinations, and the meaning of their path.
"Direction to" celebrates the ceaseless dynamism of life, offering a space for contemplation and rediscovering the connection between the physical world and the inner self. Silent guides that illuminate not only roads but also personal and universal journeys.

Direction to Venice, White and Orange | Photo: Roberto Conte | © 2025 Emilio Ferro

Direction to Venice, White and Orange | Photo: Roberto Conte | © 2025 Emilio Ferro

Direction to Venice, White and Orange | Photo: Roberto Conte | © 2025 Emilio Ferro

Direction to Cairo, Blue and Pink | Photo: Roberto Conte | © 2025 Emilio Ferro

Direction to Cairo, Blue and Pink | Photo: Roberto Conte | © 2025 Emilio Ferro

Direction to Cairo, Blue and Pink | Photo: Jessica Quadrelli | © 2024 Umberto Benappi Gallery, Emilio Ferro

Direction to Basel, Red and Green | Photo: Roberto Conte | © 2025 Emilio Ferro

Direction to Basel, Red and Green | Photo: Jessica Quadrelli | © 2024 Umberto Benappi Gallery, Emilio Ferro

Direction to Langhe, Green and Blue | Photo: Roberto Conte | © 2025 Emilio Ferro

Direction to Langhe, Green and Blue | Photo: Roberto Conte | © 2025 Emilio Ferro

Direction to Langhe, Green and Blue | Photo: Roberto Conte | © 2025 Emilio Ferro

Direction to Paris, Red and White | Photo: Roberto Conte | © 2025 Emilio Ferro

Direction to Berlin, Blue and White | Photo: Roberto Conte | © 2025 Emilio Ferro
