"PORTALS"

A Tribute to the Danube River

In the vast canvas of nature, a crack appears as a luminous vein that unfolds in space, like a ray of energy suspended in time. This crack, more than a break in reality, is a threshold, a portal where dimensions converge, where light filters and creates a dialogue between the tangible and the intangible. By evoking the majesty of the Danube River, one of the longest rivers in Europe, this water current becomes a reflection of that cosmic rift.

Like a constant flow of life and energy, the Danube traverses the vastness of the European landscape, weaving stories and connecting diverse regions, including Hungary. Its waters, serene and powerful, echo the light that filters through the crack, carrying with it the promise of new horizons and possibilities.In this convergence between the rift and the Danube, there is a metaphor for life itself: a constant flow of light and energy that traverses the confines of space and time. As witnesses to this encounter, we are invited to contemplate the ephemeral beauty of existence, where cracks become portals to the unknown, and rivers are threads that connect us with the very essence of the universe.

This installation, displayed in a power plant that provided electricity for 50 years, stands as a testament to the enduring connection between natural and human-made energy. The power plant, once a source of light and power for the community, now illuminates a new form of energy through the installation. The sculpture, a ray of light suspended in time, mirrors the plant's historical role in transforming and distributing energy. This juxtaposition highlights the interplay between the Danube's natural currents and humanity's technological advancements, symbolizing the fusion of nature's vitality with human innovation.

MAREO. Mario Rodríguez Echeverry

Born in 1981 in Mexico City, raised in Medellín, Colombia, and based in Barcelona. He has held 16 solo exhibitions and participated in numerous art fairs and projects in North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. His works have been acquired by institutions and private collections in more than a dozen countries.