Artist Delcy Morelos unveils El Abrazo, which is an art exhibition comprised of two site-centric sculptures that are meant to evoke a sacred connection to the soil. It is on display in New York's Dia Chelsea and the setting is dimly lit with the subtle aroma of cinnamon and clove from the soil.
Starting with the Cielo Terrnal room, which also means Heavenly Earth, is a large room that has black soil and other objects. The middle is a pathway for visitors to walk through and venture in the dark. The second room is dubbed The Embrace, which is El Abrazo -- it has a soil structure that appears to be soil lifting up form the ground with hay pieces inserted.
Image Credit: Delcy Morelos
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sacred Soil Connection
- The art exhibition El Abrazo highlights the trend of evoking a sacred connection to the soil through site-centric sculptures.
- Multi-sensory Exhibitions
- The dimly lit and subtly scented setting of El Abrazo demonstrates the trend of creating multi-sensory experiences in art exhibitions.
- Spatial Exploration
- The pathway through the Cielo Terrnal room showcases the trend of providing spatial exploration opportunities for visitors.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Sculpture
- The El Abrazo exhibition in Dia Chelsea exhibits innovative opportunities for disruptive art and sculpture experiences.
- Experiential Design
- The multi-sensory ambiance of El Abrazo offers potential for disruptive innovation in the field of experiential design.
- Cultural Tourism
- El Abrazo provides a unique and immersive cultural experience, indicating potential for disruptive innovation in the cultural tourism industry.
