Tierras Raras

"Tierras Raras" explores the concept of "Lugares Cuerpo," which posits that digital entities are not merely abstract representations but are intricately intertwined with the virtual and physical spaces they navigate. This concept weaves together the physical and digital realms, fostering a dialogue between tangible and intangible entities and unraveling the complexities of fluid and dynamic narratives within digital spaces.

At the outset, visitors encounter a blue wall with a large-scale vinyl-lettered silhouette filled with white and grey checkered board patterns akin to PNG files' transparency. They seem to signal missing objects only accessible through a strategically positioned iPad displaying a QR code. This configuration acts as a bridge, connecting the physical exhibition space to a parallel digital realm, but access through this digital space is contingent upon the visitor's physical presence within the exhibition space. This initiation process anchors the audience into a realm where digital existence is intimately tethered to the physical world.

Inside the digital space, visitors encounter 3D-modeled inflatables, similar to salvage rafts, enveloped in collapsed patterns. These phantasmagorical 'bodies' metaphorically signal a digital-only support line, interacting with viewers as exo presence –what is not physically present but still felt or perceived in some way, in this case through the dynamics of the digital realm.

As visitors delve deeper into "Tierras Raras," they encounter a multichannel video installation that unveils a narrative of Caribbean history through the predictive capabilities of Google searches. This narrative intricately weaves together a multitude of digital entities, prompting viewers to reconsider how we construct narrative meaning when navigating the interplay between the digital and physical realms.

In "Tierras Raras," the fusion of the tangible and intangible invites participants into a world where traditional boundaries dissipate, prompting a reevaluation of exo presence existences. Here, observers become participants, actively navigating a complex dance between these intertwined realms. The exhibition elicits profound questions - are we prepared for the implications of this interwoven existence? Does the erosion of these distinct realms enhance or diminish our human experience? Each element within "Tierras Raras" is a catalyst for this essential dialogue, a consideration of existence within a constantly shifting landscape.