Memorye di una Bistorta

Memorye di una Bistorta is a memory game where each card tells a story—the story of the tenacious creatures that inhabit the Alps. Through augmented reality, illustrations and multimedia narratives intertwine, revealing the fragile beauty of this ecosystem, one fragment at a time.

The Alps are not just a succession of peaks but a living ecosystem where every creature plays an essential role. From golden eagles soaring through the sky to ibexes scaling the rocks, from wolves moving silently through the forests to marmots whistling in the meadows, each species contributes to the delicate balance of this extraordinary environment.

Among them, the Bistort Lycaena is not just a butterfly that once fluttered across the Alps—it is a symbol of fragility and transformation. Its disappearance serves as a warning: every loss disrupts nature’s harmony and reminds us of the urgent need to protect its beauty.

To be a Bistort Lycaena means to perceive wonder in the smallest details and to embrace impermanence as an intrinsic part of both art and life. Like an ephemeral yet indelible work, its existence teaches us that nothing lasts forever, yet everything can leave a mark.

Observing the mountains is a way to learn from them: the resilience of the ibex, the solidarity of the wolves, the patience of the eagles—all reveal a world built on balance and interconnection.

Butterflies have always been symbols of transformation. The Bistort Lycaena becomes an emblem of memory and a call to protect nature before it fades away. Even in its absence, its meaning continues to inspire.

Memorye di una Bistorta is a project to understand and safeguard Alpine wildlife. To be a Bistort Lycaena means to recognize the value of fragility in building a future that does not forget the past.