Trumpet
soap, wood, pool liners, water
250 x 120 x 10 cm
2014

The spinning trumpet has a unique history as a traditional game. It belongs to diverse cultures, for example, to Latin American culture. This toy has constantly changed its shape in order to de adapted to the increasingly refined and sophisticated times, materials and systems in order to attract children. The trumpet is very successful with children on the streets of Havana. Trompo is a large-scale soap sculpture that “dances” until it disappears physically. Placed in the middle of a puddle, she will begin to melt after her fall.

Within the official framework of Marseille-Provence 2013 European Capital of Culture, fifth edition of the Ephemeral Art Festival at the White House, Marseille