2020
Installation build from wood and scrap wood
Approx. 100 Sqm.
A new container terminal for Antofagasta, Chile. Commisioned by the SACO 9 visual arts festival.
The port of Antofagasta is a city that runs on the back of its mining industry, with copper and lithium being its mainstay. But as I looked at this bustling coastal city, I saw something missing, something that I knew I could provide. That's why I set out to create an art installation that would not only enhance the city's shipping infrastructure but also add a touch of visual magic.
Introducing my sculpture that represents a new container terminal, an installation built specifically for the SACO9 visual arts festival. My proposal emerged as the winner of their international contest and I was commissioned to bring my vision to life.
’Ciudad de Contenedores’ is made up of intricately arranged wooden containers, each one carefully placed to create a cohesive, visually striking whole. The sculpture was installed at the location of a real container terminal, serving as a representation of progress and absurdism.
The artwork was a temporary installation and was open for public display in December 2020 and January 2021.
You can find more detailed info about the entire project here
(c) Photos containing people and close-ups by Iván Pérez, SACO 9
