Shrine of Our Lady of the Island

Solin, Croatia
Artist: p.Marko Ivan Rupnik, Centro Aletti
Production: Bokart, 2016

A new sanctuary in the central Dalmatian region, where the first Romanesque and antique churches have been found, was made in honor of the long-lasting history of Christian heritage in this area. With 120 m2 of art glass that covers the long vertical windows, a new light has been introduced into the building. Hand-painted with ceramic colors from Color Italia, specially made for this project, were placed in tempered isolated glass. Colors that are shifting from one spectrum to another, constantly shifting rhythm and focus, represent the transition of the outside life into the new light. Additional 24 large tube lamps were produced in order to introduce more light to the shrine, along with the possibility to change the light via specific programmed illumination.