I Guardiani del Tempio

Flaming red cloaks and shields, pointed gold and bronze helmets, and gleaming armour adorn this ceramic piece, finished with enamels and metals. Three strapping soldiers armed with spears stand tightly together, carefully surveying the surrounding space in all directions. They guard an imaginary Temple, guardians of the soul, a temple of the spirit. The edifice dedicated to the worship of deities and the dwelling of the god is not visible, but it represents anything worthy of respect or veneration, as it is noble, sacred, absolutely great, and important for human life: Justice, Faith, Charity, Art, Nature. Carlo Zoli allows the viewer to decide which Temple to defend within his or her own soul, identifying with the work.