Villa Escandon Mexico DF

SISTRUM, by Grimanesa Amoros, is a site-specific lighting sculpture that combines ancient Egypt’s mystical power with its 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.

Through her travels in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, the artist has learned about the different concepts of the afterlife. But what they all have in common is guiding what’s to come—providing divine spaces; 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 interactive element centers around a reflective dome, which captures and refracts custom-light sequences. Through their reflection, viewers are drawn into a meditative space that transcends the physical world, prompting contemplation on life, death, and the journey beyond.