Sara Melis presents “Langa Cruda – Ontology of Matter” in Monforte

Sara Melis: “Langa Cruda – Ontology of Matter”

Dates: 20–26 April 2026 · Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00 · Admission: free

Sara Melis presents a solo exhibition that uses raw earth collected from Langhe vineyards as its central material. Works emerge from the soil’s physical behaviour: cracks, contractions and stratifications are preserved as direct traces of the drying process, turning canvas into a record of material transformation.

The Terroir project involves thirteen wineries that contributed soil samples, shifting the land’s role from productive resource to independent artistic language. The artist’s minimal, intentional gestures negotiate form alongside the behaviour of the substrate.

Participating wineries

• Domenico Clerico
• Cantina Rizzi
• Chionetti
• Diego Morra
• Poderi Cellario
• Lalù
• Roberto Abellonio
• Cascina Albano
• Castrum Roche
• Tenuta del Garino
• Muralvento
• Valdibà
• Cascina Vano

Why visit

This exhibition is recommended for those interested in contemporary practices that prioritise local materials and natural processes. The works do not simply depict landscape: they incorporate it, offering a tactile and conceptual experience of the vineyard terrain.

Practical information

Venue: Oratory of Sant’Agostino and San Bonifacio, Piazza Antica Chiesa 1/5, 12065 Monforte d'Alba (CN), Italy.

Visiting hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Free admission. Please check for any schedule updates before your visit.