Massive Earth Art Installation at Dia Chelsea π
At the Dia gallery in Chelsea, New York, Colombian artist Delcy Morelos's large-scale earth art installation is on display. π’π It's hard to imagine that these works are by a female artist. Large-scale installations are often considered the domain of male artists, so it's refreshing to see a female artist making such a powerful statement with such large works. The gallery's two exhibition rooms house two connected yet distinct installations. The scale is so grand that "large" doesn't do it justice; "massive" is more appropriate. π’π The first room features an earth installation on the ground, while the inner room contains a gigantic structure made of earth and straw. To be honest, when I visited the exhibition, I didn't understand the significance of these works. I was simply puzzled and awestruck by the sheer size of the earth art. It must have taken an enormous amount of effort to set up. π’π After doing some research, I learned that Morelos's work explores the various ways in which earth sustains life and provides nourishment. She created two immersive, multisensory installations for the Dia gallery: "Cielo terrenal" (Earthly Heaven) and "El abrazo" (The Embrace). If you're visiting galleries in Chelsea, don't miss this exhibitionβit's truly unique. The exhibition ends on July 20, 2024. π’π π Dia Chelsea 537 West 22nd Street, New York, New York #NewYorkExhibitions #ChelseaGalleries π½β¨