Artwork
Antarctic Village - Dome Dwelling
Lucy + Jorge Orta, 2007-2008
- Ref: 5001, 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006
- Materials: Coated polyamide, various textiles, nation flags, silkscreen print, second hand clothes, webbing, clips
- Dimensions: 180 x 180 x 150cm
- Catalogued: Antarctica, Electa Mondadori, 2008, pp. 30, 95
- Exhibition history: 2010; Festival des Arts Auxois, France; 2009, GSK Contemporary - Royal Academy of the Arts London; 2008, Hangar Biccoca Milan, Italy; Galeria Continua Le Moulin, France; 2007 Antarctic Peninsula; End of the World Biennial, Usuaia City, Tierra del Fuego
- Courtesy: Collection of the artists
- Concept: The installation of 50 hand-made dome dwellings entitled the Antarctic Village on the Antarctic Peninsula by the artists in spring 2007 is emblematic of Orta’s research process. The village is composed of what could be termed modular architecture and resembles nomadic shelters and campsites making reference to migration and the refugee status in which many people throughout the world find themselves. Each dwelling is hand stitched by a traditional tent maker with sections of flags from countries around the world, along with extensions of clothes and gloves, symbolising the multiplicity and diversity of people. The arm of a white-collar worker shirt hangs next to the sleeve of a children’s sweater. Together the flags and fragments of clothes emblazoned with silkscreen motifs make reference the UN Declaration for Human Rights and could be considered the physical embodiment of the 'Global Village'.
