Gilded Webs is an installation for the Mover La Ciudad movement in Tijuana. Set in an abandoned transportation station, the artwork presents the delicate beauty of spider webs as a social statement.
This piece features a large-scale web formed by golden chains and rings suspended from the ceiling, forming a dynamic interaction that takes over the space.
The sculpture critiques the disparity between government spending on high-profile, self-serving projects and the often inadequate funding for public services that directly impact citizens' mobility and quality of life. A spider web, usually thought of as detritus, is now presented made of luxurious materials.The web's gold links represent the opulence and resources allocated to governmental projects, reflecting a sense of affluence and self-interest. In contrast, the delicate, interconnected strands of the web illustrate the societal networks and mobility that are impacted by these financial decisions.
Special thanks to AGNTÉS for sponsoring the project.
September 2024