The intervention in the space generates in the person who runs through it two sensations, that of the search for light and that of shelter and refuge. The "non-architecture" space can be understood as a landscape or as a sculptural piece, the self-supporting sand cover together with the luminous object, a large sphere, a large sun, added to the users themselves, fundamental pieces in the work gives the project life, movement.
Project description by Guillermo Santomá
Matadero Madrid contemporary creation center has presented at Intermediae, a space dedicated to socially committed artistic practices, based on research and cultural innovation, the installation "Dance floor". The intervention is part of "Ciudad Bailar Exaggerar", a program dedicated to the idea of solidarity, community, and collaboration through dance with laboratories, performances, and radio meetings that opened on November 6 and 7, and will culminate in July 2021.
Santomá has transformed the Intermediae warehouse by proposing a totally different space. The result is a self-supporting structure that simulates a large sand cover as if it were negative of the original architecture in which it is integrated. The object-place, conceived by the international artist, will acquire movement, life, or even its own consciousness as it is inhabited.
The project is based on the idea that there is no quick distinction between the spiritual and physical world, and that this soul, spirit, or sensitivity also exists in other animals, plants, stones, mountains or rivers, as well as in this human landscape. In this way, this piece of 'non-architecture' can also be defined as a landscape or as a sculpture; a joint investigation by Guillermo Santomà with Simon on the possibilities of continuous transformation of spaces through light.
"The fact of having Simon as a co-creation partner makes it possible to access a technology and an experience that you normally do not have within reach to create with it"
Guillermo Santomá.
On this occasion, Simon has chosen ProtoPixel as a digital light technology partner, which has provided the lighting control, and the technical advice necessary for the development of the creative possibilities of the installation at a lighting, interactive and experiential level. In this way, the piece becomes a platform in constant change and adaptation to the different contents of the program.
On November 6, at the inauguration of "City, Dance, Exaggerate" the dance piece "Anywhere, anywhere, we keep dancing", by the architect and scenic creator Nacho de Antonio, premiered in the space designed by Santomà. It was the first of the many proposals to be held in the installation "Dance Floor" and which can be consulted here.
Guillermo Santomá works in design, architecture, sculpture, and performance. Throughout his career, he has exhibited his works in Paris, New York, Copenhagen and Barcelona.
