Petrit Halilaj & Álvaro Urbano. Lunar Ensemble for Uprising Seas

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Inspired by "Ay mi pescadito," a popular Spanish song about young fish studying forms of survival and belonging, this immersive work addresses concepts of cohesion and disharmony among species.  

Lunar Ensemble for Uprising Seas creates an evolving ecosystem comprising over 40 large-scale sculptures depicting whimsical, hybrid aquatic, terrestrial, and aerial creatures that do not exist in the real world. The works, which include new sculptures created just for this presentation, range in scale and offer creative interpretations of future states of evolution, including survival both underwater and in the sky. Above the creatures, a large egg-shaped sculpture is suspended from the ceiling and floats above the space, symbolizing the cyclical nature of our world and encouraging visitors to reimagine future forms of life. 

Set within MACBA’s expansive three-floor atrium, the sculptures’ metallic skins reflect the sunlight onto the museum’s walls, ceilings, and floors, modifying the perception of the space over the day. Each sculpture doubles as a musical instrument, producing sounds from music boxes and other DIY techniques. When played together, the music boxes and other instruments attempt a “melody” inspired by Ay mi pescadito combined with underwater noises. These sounds do not easily harmonise, mirroring the complexity of creating perfect synchrony among species in the material world.  

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