The installation is composed of a mirror of light, a circle of LED lighting 4 meters in diameter, which together create a bright and colourful universe, to be observed and in which, at the same time, to observe oneself. Thanks to the presence of a camera the spectator will be able, not only to view his own reflection in the LED mirror, but to initiate an interactive dialogue with the artwork.

It is a work by MiDi Motori Digitali that looks at the theme of mirrors and reflections. The reflection that the work presents is consciously conveyed by a technology that does not want to reproduce a precise image, but which, on the contrary, proposes a rougher, but no less faithful representation. The artwork connects the individual with himself, magnifying and

amplifying that which is before him, such as faces and figures, thus allowing the public to recognize themselves and accept as belonging to themselves even that which is not completely faithful to the original.

Every person who passes before or stops in front of the work will therefore be able

The artwork cannot exist without anyone dialoguing with it.It cannot exist if there are no people. The installation exists only when someone relates with it.

What does Bonaldi - Gruppo Eurocar Italia have in common with MiDi - Motori Digitali? 

One of the most significant points of the Bonaldi - Gruppo Eurocar Italia mission is to valorise human capital both within and outside the company. Inner Resonance conveys this concept perfectly, placing the individual at the centre of the artwork, giving him real value. In this setup commissioned by Bonaldi - Gruppo Eurocar Italia, the individual is the only one who has the power to activate the installation by standing before it and communicating with it.

How Inner Resonance pays homage to Yayoi Kusama. Infinito Presente? 

The reknowned Japanese artist uses mirrors to place herself in front of the infinite, to admire it and to discover it, an infinity that seems neverending. An infinity which, for this reason, attracts us but sometimes instills fear in us. We choose to dialogue with the mirror by focusing on a reflected effect that can instead help us to understand our complexity in the multiple plurality of our reflected images, accepting ourselves and feeling represented. Just like Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirror Room, however, this artwork only happens if someone decides to establish a relationship with it.

What is the message that the installation is meant to convey? 

The intention is to bring the individual back to the centre of attention. Over the past few decades we have seen an explosion of technological innovations that have transformed the way we live, work and connect. Putting the human being back at the centre of the cultural debate means inviting greater emotional connection and a deeper understanding of the person needs and dreams. The work therefore proposes a reflection on the complexities of the human being, on the value of diversity, of the infinite stories and voices that exist in the world. This process is supported through technology, which here becomes a tool of discovery and reflection.

In recent years, MiDi Motori Digitali research has increasingly focused on the relationship between individuals and technologies, from a proactive perspective, considering technology as a means of growth for humanity. Light, with its immediacy and in its role of a universal language, has become the privileged medium for bringing the public closer to new media art. In Inner Resonance, MiDi tries to convey these two aspects, designing an artwork in

which the person is the absolute protagonist.

How does the artwork communicate with Piazza della Repubblica? 

Thanks to its location in the centre of the Piazza, a hub between Città Bassa and Città Alta, Inner Resonance communicates with the entire city in transit.

This impressive work of light in the centre of the Piazza highlights the faces and people of those who live in the city, experience it and explore it. Passers-by will be attracted, as if by a magnet, to this large mirror of light.

Who is this in front of me? Who am I and what is there other than me? Inner Resonance is an interactive light installation, an example of new media art. A mirror of light and a large circle of LED lights create a bright and colourful universe. Visitors find themselves before an artwork to observe and in which, simultaneously, to observe themselves. The presence of a camera allows the spectator not only to view his own reflection in the mirror, but to also initiate a dialogue with the installation and at the same time listen to his own inner resonance.

Bonaldi is an important commercial enterprise in all of the Italian automotive sector and in the Bergamo area in particular.

In 2018, Gruppo Bonaldi became part of Eurocar Italia Srl, completely controlled by Porsche Holding Salzburg. With over 15,000 vehicles sold every year, Bonaldi - Gruppo Eurocar Italia represents 8 distinct brands: Audi, Volkswagen, Škoda, Seat, Cupra, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Porsche, Lamborghini and is also a point of reference in the quality used car market. Bonaldi - Gruppo Eurocar Italia is present in Bergamo, Milan, Lecco and Sondrio.

The company is among the largest dealerships in the province of Bergamo, and is committed to addressing challenges related to climate change with the aim of a 30% reduction in CO 2 emissions by 2030. This has always been one of the principles of Bonaldi - Gruppo Eurocar Italia – taking responsibility for the reality in which it has operated for more than 60 years, constructing a future alongside the communities it supports with the promotion of social and artistic projects and initiatives aimed at improving people&#39;s lives.

Years of investments and transformation with the Cupra Garage, Audi Prima Scelta Plus and Destination Porsche shipyards are testimony to how much Bonaldi - Eurocar Italia Group cares about the care of the territory; for these construction sites the group has decided to launch tenders only between companies in the provinces in which it is present for contracts relating to the renovation works of its offices.

Bonaldi - Gruppo Eurocar Italia participates in Christmas Design 2023 with the installation Inner Resonance in Piazza della Repubblica, projected by the designers of the MiDi Motori Digitali team.

MiDi Motori Digitali is an association founded in Bergamo with the aim of promoting

research in the field of art and new technologies.

Since 2018, its multifaceted team -made up of 10 talents of different ages and backgrounds - has been creating experiences that combine digital languages ​​with different contemporary artistic expressions, bringing the public closer to innovative creative forms and giving space to an unprecedented category of artists. MiDi Motori Digitali plans and organises events, exhibitions and educational and training activities; and it realises installations that arise from the desire to experiment with technological and digital potential.

“We are a group of young people united by an interest in art and new technologies and we are constantly looking for new forms of expression,” is their claim. “We believe in the multiplicity of visions and in the strength of collaboration. For this precise reason MiDi brings together different skills between cultural operators and experts from the world of art and entertainment, as well as artists, designers, programmers, architects, engineers and graphic designers, united by the common intention of building together ever new projects of a high level and quality."


Their projects have been supported by the Comune di Bergamo, the Cariplo Foundation, the Fondazione della Comunità Bergamasca e da Fondazione ASM gruppo A2A. 

MiDi Motori Digitali has collaborated with numerous institutions in the Bergamo area including Daste, l’Accademia di Belle Arti G. Carrara, The Blank, Spazio Fase, Upperlab, Goisis, Orto Botanico di Bergamo Lorenzo Rota, TTB, HG80 and many others.

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Inner Resonance

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Inner Resonance

Bonaldi Gruppo Eurocar Italia

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MiDi Motori Digitali

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Mediaextreme

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LAF

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