‘”In the dark night only the dense breaths of people and beasts shine in the moonlight. A fire now extinguished that crackles and exhales thick curls of smoke. In the silence a thick potion of nature and ancient beliefs is sipped. The shadows of the forest underlie unexplored paths that require intention. All is quiet, but deep down everything pulsates, between mystery and wonder. A strange creature, dark and angelic, companion on the road.”
Mistici Sentieri was born remembering an ancestor of mine of gypsy origin. I imagined a caravan now stopped at the edge of an unknown forest. It is now late at night and the bonfire is dying down. The smoky notes of the embers mix with the earth and the humid plants. In the cold air you can perceive the scents of animals and greased leather wagon. A medicinal potion extracted from spices and bitter herbs is sipped. The journey is not only physical… it requires getting in touch with your dark side. The unknown is outside and inside us. Only by recognizing this mystical “monstrum” made of lights and shadows that dwells deep inside can we take another new decisive step on our path.’ – Gini Parfum
