Far, so far above

Far, so far above,

It is a work that immerses us in the complexity of the urban landscape of San Salvador in 2011, paying special attention to the lines of street lighting, razor wire fences, and glass fragments that reinforce, like ice ridges at the top of the walls, the desire for security and anti-war protection in the city. These elements, visible testimonies of a society seeking protection and order, were showcased in a mirrored-edited video, creating a visual rhythm that aimed to narrate the continuity and persistence of these structures in daily life. The audio backdrop of the piece, with its subtly perceptible jazz undertones, reflects the frenetic rhythm of the city's industrialism, a counterpoint to the visual landscape that suggests a dynamic of constant movement and change.

The video culminates with the image of birds seemingly sinking into the sky, a representation that contrasts with the ultra-rigid defensive structures built by humans present throughout the work. This visual contrast is amplified by the mirrored editing, creating an experience that invites reflection on the natural and the constructed.

This work was featured in 2011 on the cover of the catalog for the Hocus Pocus auction in El Salvador, where it was collected, reaffirming its relevance and resonance within the Salvadoran art scene.

Far, so far above.

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Descriptive Text:

"Far, so far above" is a visual and auditory journey through the streets of San Salvador, El Salvador, where the urban landscape reveals a complex and ongoing story. Streetlight cables and razor wire security fences, omnipresent in the city, become protagonists of this narrative. Edited in a mirror effect, the video presents these lines—both those of the black cables and those of the razor and glass fragments on the walls—as a metaphor for a historical continuity that shapes and redefines itself as one moves through the city. The audio, composed of urban sounds and jazz notes, adds a layer of authenticity and ambiance to the experience. In the end, birds flying in the vast blue sky seem to dive into the immensity, disappearing as the lines of the power cables fade away, offering a poetic reflection on transience and permanence.

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- **Artwork:** Far, so far above

- **Year:** 2011

- **Type:** Video Art

- **Duration:** 3:18 minutes

- **Description:** Journey through the urban landscape of El Salvador, focusing on streetlight lines and security fences. Edited in a mirror effect to reflect historical continuity.