“Fireflies Memorial” by Francesco Mariotti, José-Carlos Mariátegui, Elisa Arca Jarque

Title:

Fireflies Memorial

Artist(s) and People Involved:

Exhibiting Artist(s):



• Francesco Mariotti
• José-Carlos Mariátegui
• Elisa Arca Jarque

Symposium:

• ISEA2018: 24th International Symposium on Electronic Art
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Venue(s):

• Durbin City Hall/Durban Art Gallery , Durban , South Africa

Artist Statement:

ISEA 2018

The Fireflies Memorial is a long-term-project which aims to build a hybrid habitat in memory of the murdered ecologists and environmentalists; a collaborative work that pays tribute to all the people and organizations that are committed to the protection of nature. It is also a stance to remember people in Latin America and South Africa who had been murdered during their struggle, such as Honduran environment and human-rights activist Berta Cáceres; Brazilian environmental activist Chico Mendes; and, South Africa’s Wild Coast anti-mining activist Sikhosiphi “Bazooka” Rhadebe. This participative version was installed at The Green Camp Gallery, a rehabilitated space converted into an organic and sustainable lifestyle hub on urban farming and creativity based in Durban founded by Xolani Hlongwa.

The installation is a work-in-progress that combines light-emitting diodes (LEDs) –simulating fireflies sparks– and organic farming –in teamwork with Nkazimulo Gabuza–; sounds of the Amazonian Huirapuru bird and the South African cicada insect; a visual projection by Crosby Luhlongwane; and, written and spoken texts by Mzwandile Mlangeni which were nurtured and inspired throughout the happenstances.

Sponsors:

Facilitated by Francesco Mariotti. With the support of the Prince Claus Fund and Pro Helvetia.

Website:

http://ata.org.pe/2018/06/27/firefliesmemorialdurban

Video:

• Glimpses of light and sound: Fireflies Memorial by Francesco Mariotti from ATA on Vimeo.

Category:

• Art Exhibition
• Installation Art