Site Area(m²) : 368.073 m²

Built Area(m²) : 112.532 m²

Location : Alameda Central Park, Mexico City, Mexico

[A Living Installation Reflecting Societal Balance and Diversity]

In the vibrant core of Mexico City, an interactive public art installation stands in front of a park and near a museum, capturing the essence of the metropolis with its ethnic diversity, political complexity, and cultural vibrancy. The installation not only enhances the urban landscape but also fosters public interaction and introspection, challenging onlookers to consider historical, present, and potential future societal dynamics. Crafted from recycled steel columns with thirty-six seesaws radiating outward, the piece harmonizes with the environment, representing a symbiosis between art and nature. Visitors are encouraged to pour sand into attached recycled plastic pouches, participating in a delicate dance of balance and imbalance, akin to an hourglass tracking time’s relentless march. This balance is ever-shifting, influenced by natural elements and human engagement. The pouches, linked by ropes, mean individual movements can have a collective impact, symbolizing how personal actions contribute to broader societal cycles of change and stability. More than a static sculpture, this installation is a dynamic, living system that responds to and evolves with its audience and the environment. It serves as a metaphor for the inter-connectivity of human actions and the broader quest for societal equilibrium. The installation invites reflection on the intricate interplay of time, participation, and the cascading consequences of our choices within the communal fabric of life. Through this shared experience, visitors are prompted to meditate on their role in the delicate balance of the world around them.

Designed by KIM MIN JAE