SISTRUM

 

Villa Escandon | Mexico City, DF

2024

SISTRUM at the Villa Escandon in Mexico City

Media: Stainless steel, diffusion material and reflective material, LEDs, custom lighting sequence, and electrical hardware
Dimensions: 14 ft 10 in x 9 ft 8 in x 11 ft

SISTRUM is a site-specific lighting sculpture combining ancient Egypt’s mystical power with ceremonial music. The piece draws inspiration from the commissioner’s passion for music and the ancient world, aiming to create a timeless and immersive experience for viewers.

The piece transports its audience into a divine space. The artist has learned about the different afterlife concepts through her travels in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. They all have in common a guide on what’s to come. The artwork offers a sanctuary from modern life, where moments of independence and solitude invite viewers to reflect and connect with themselves. The sculpture’s interactivity centers around a reflective dome, which captures and refracts a custom light sequence. Through their reflection, viewers are drawn into a meditative space that transcends the physical world, prompting contemplation on life, death, and the journey beyond.

Photo courtesy of Grimanesa Amorós.