Alright, so there’s this artist, Delcy Morelos, doing some cool stuff at the Dia Art Foundation in New York. Her exhibit, “Cielo terrenal” (Earthly Heaven), is not your usual art experience. It’s kind of dim, super quiet, and she wants you to use more than just your eyes to get it.
Lights Down, Senses Up
So, the place is intentionally low on light, giving it that dreamy vibe. You might walk in and think you’re staring into a black hole. But hold up – there’s more to it. The gallery smells like cinnamon and cloves, a shoutout to Colombian harvest offerings. Morelos, from that region, uses these scents as her way of saying thanks and giving a little something back to Mother Earth.
Changing Vibes with the Seasons
“Cielo terrenal” isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of deal. It changes with the time of day and seasons. Artificial lights kick in when it’s dark, revealing a mix of black soil, water, cinnamon, and cloves on the floors and walls. It’s not just that; there’s also stuff from previous Dia installations making a comeback. Trash turned into treasure – you get the drift.
Dia’s Past Meets Morelos’s Vibe
Now, Dia Art Foundation has this history with fancy art movements, mainly Minimalism and Land art, dominated by white dudes. But Morelos flips the script. Her installations bring in a feminine touch, a quiet vibe, and room for your own interpretation. “Cielo terrenal” is like saying, “Hey, we can do art differently.”
Into the Black Earth and Beyond
Picture this: the whole exhibit is bathed in black soil, a nod to an old painting by Kazimir Malevich. Morelos calls it the “ruins of Minimalism” – a bit dramatic, but you’ll get it. The black soil, sourced from Goshen, forms mounds and sculptures, making the whole place feel like an archaeological site. Who knew dirt could be so artsy?
Life, Death, and Earthly Sky
Why black soil, you ask? Well, Morelos got into it after her dad passed away. The exhibit’s called “Cielo terrenal,” hinting that heaven isn’t up there; it’s right here where we transform into something new. The soil’s painted up to where Hurricane Sandy’s water hit in 2012, linking it to floods in the Colombian Amazon. Deep, right?
So, if you’re thinking of checking out “Cielo terrenal,” it’s not just a gallery visit. It’s like stepping into a whole vibe – connecting with the earth, thinking about life, and maybe getting a whiff of cinnamon and cloves.
