Naples – The silence in Nola was broken last night by the quiet arrival of the authorities. The Prefect of Naples, Michele di Bari, personally visited the home of the parents of Domenico, the child who tragically passed away Saturday morning at Monaldi Hospital.
A private meeting, lasting the time of sincere condolences, to demonstrate that the city and the state have no intention of abandoning a family devastated by "the most difficult pain to understand."
The proximity of the State
"Words aren't enough, but the presence of the institutions is meant to be a concrete sign of participation," the Prefect declared at the end of his meeting with the child's mother and father. Di Bari emphasized the need for a gesture that goes beyond protocol, describing the loss of a child as a void that challenges the entire community. The visit sought to bring a glimmer of comfort at a time when the darkness of grief seems impenetrable.
A Face Against Oblivion: Zak Whm's Proposal
Alongside the mourning process, there's also a journey of remembrance. The idea of dedicating a mural to Domenico, a work of street art that would immortalize his memory, has been born. The proposal was launched by MP Francesco Emilio Borrelli (Avs), who has already found support in Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi.
Giving shape to this memory will be Zak Whm, the Milanese street artist already known for his moving portrait of Giulia Tramontano in Senago. The artist sent an open letter to his mother, Patrizia: "A mural won't return a hug, but it can become a place where those who pass by feel that Domenico was a light." His mother gave her consent, seeing art as a way to keep her love for her son alive.
The location of the work
The debate now shifts to the mural's location. The primary goal, as Borrelli explained, is to obtain permission from Monaldi Hospital management to create the work within the hospital grounds, at the site where the child took his last breath.
"Alternatively," the MP specified, "we will ask the City Council for a nearby space. Remembering Domenico through art is a necessary act of beauty for a city that does not want to forget."
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I think it's right that the institutions went to see the family; the state's presence was a duty. However, I don't think a mural in itself will solve anything. We need more dialogue with Monaldi and his mother, and respect for the times and places.