Overview
Colombian artist Delcy Morelos designed and created an installation titled 'Origo' for the Barbican Centre in London. This work, constructed by hand, uses more than 30 tonnes of soil and clay to form a 24-meter-wide structure. Morelos indicates that the installation is informed by concepts of earth, darkness, and the characteristics associated with a mother's womb.
Research Context
The Barbican Centre features 'Origo,' an installation by Delcy Morelos. Morelos describes the conceptual underpinnings of the piece in a video produced by Dezeen. The work's design integrates specific elements, explicitly connecting them to the artist's conceptual framework.
Approach
The creation of 'Origo' involved manual construction methods. Over 30 tonnes of soil and clay were utilized as primary materials. The installation achieves a width of 24 meters. Morelos articulated the influences guiding the work, specifically mentioning earth, darkness, and the qualities associated with a mother's womb.
Findings
- The installation is named 'Origo.'
- Its construction involved over 30 tonnes of soil and clay.
- The installed work measures 24 meters in width.
- Key conceptual inspirations for the installation include earth, darkness, and the maternal womb.
- The construction process was carried out by hand.