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MICHAEL PETRY IN THE ALENTEJO ARCHITECTURE TRIENNIAL WITH A CORK INSTALLATION
October 1, 2014
The Palácio dos Duques de Cadaval, in Évora, hosted the work by the artist Michael Petry, entitled "Libations", in the framework of the Alentejo Architecture Triennial, which was held in Évora, between October 1 and November 23. The triennial was inspired by Alentejo's winemaking tradition, and explored the symbolism of the region's most typical objects, in close connection with heroes of Greek mythology.
Amorim Cork Insulation was involved in this project, via the installation that evokes Eros - the Greek god of love. The installation was an expanded cork agglomerate mural into which 54 arrows were fired - thus symbolizing an act of life and death.
The author's intention was to provide visitors with a sensory experience, via an arrow piercing meat (cork), thus enacting Cupid's role from the perspective of classical mythology. The use of expanded cork agglomerate provides a unique sound and olfactory experience, thereby demonstrating some of the sensory advantages of using the material. According to Michael Petry: "It was a fantastic experience to witness the arrows piercing the cork and then sensing cork's characteristic smell as it flooded the space."
Michael Petry is an artist, author and director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, MOCA, in London.
