Ancestor [1/4], 2017 | Volcanic sand, SLS nylon, aluminium, silicone, marble, water, plexiglass, acrilyc paint, ultrasonic nebulizer, fossil fuel, wood | 200×200×70cm (78×78×27in)

The Ancestors are four anthropomorphic funerary sculptures that resemble a fusion of exoskeletons and lymphatic systems. THE SCULPTURES FLOAT ON A SQUARE OF MARBLE ON TOP OF A BIGGER SQUARE OF WATER. COVERED WITH VOLCANIC SAND, THE works ARE intended as “sculptures MADE OF VAPOR” AND EMANATE MIST PROPELLED BY AN ULTRASONIC NEBULIZER CONTAINING A FEW DROPS OF FOSSIL FUEL. IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE OVARIES AND TESTICLES, EACH PIECE HAS GOLD CEREMONIAL JEWELS.

These works are not merely physical objects but embodiments of a deeper metaphysical inquiry into the intersection of life and death, materiality and immateriality. The choice of volcanic sand as a covering material evokes a sense of primordial earthiness and timelessness, linking the sculptures to ancient geological processes and the raw forces of nature. The mist they emanate, propelled by ultrasonic nebulizers with fossil fuel drops, creates an ethereal aura that blurs the boundaries between solid form and vaporous essence. This interplay suggests a transient state of existence, where matter is in constant flux, echoing themes of transformation and impermanence. The gold ceremonial jewels placed at the reproductive organs symbolize fertility and continuity amidst decay, hinting at cycles of rebirth inherent in funerary traditions. By juxtaposing elements like marble (a symbol of permanence, material par excellence of western funerary tradition) with water (a symbol of fluidity, characteristic of oriental funerary culture ), these works invite viewers to contemplate the dualities that define human experience—solid yet ephemeral, ancient yet ever-evolving.