Mascletà–A Celebration of Destruction
This unique video art installation, deeply rooted in Spanish culture, explores the environmental destruction of the Anthropocene era and evokes the unsettling violence of tragic events in Ukraine. The visuals and sounds of destruction serve as a stark reminder of violence and human devastation, adding a socio-political layer to the work.
Originally, “mascletà” is a spectacular sound show in Valencia’s cultural calendar, known for its intense bursts of firecrackers and fireworks. However, this interpretation transforms the celebration into a horrifying depiction of warfare, vividly illustrating the scale of environmental destruction.
The explosions not only captivate visually but also symbolize the destructive impact of human activities on the natural environment, as seen in pyrotechnics in quarries. This installation prompts reflection on our influence on the planet and its consequences.
Festival of contemporary art, nature and human
part of exhibition ” Altered Landscapes War, art, and ecology “
Curators: Katya Taylor, Laura Silvestre and Miquel Ángel Herrero-Cortell
FROM 17 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 19 JANUARY 2024
INAUGURATION 17 NOVEMBER 2023 AT 13:00 H.
SPACE N-1. BUILDING 4L, UPV CENTRAL LIBRARY
link to the video: Mascletà–A Celebration of Destruction
