ANCESTRAL DANCE

Ancestral Dance is a woven sculpture inspired by the kinetic art movement. This collective creation is conformed by 4,830 threads with its careful assembling provoke a dynamic interaction between the audience and the piece.

its color scheme represents a dance between the day and night. the fiery energy of the sun’s rays, contrasting with the deep colors of the dark sky.

Ancestral Dance is a salute to our pre-Hispanic ancestors who utilized the art of weaving as a pre-writing form of communication. in many cultures the collective work with threads strengthens communities playing too, a therapeutic role for individuals. the work of the hands, repetition, exactness, movement, and socialization are some of Dr. Montessori’s pillars, natural tendencies needed for the execution of the piece.