Utopía del Lodo y Sashimi de Bruma is an immersive installation by Grip Face that reflects on the global state of war today, with special attention to the devastating effects of conflict on civilians and children. Without making an explicit statement, the work conveys a pacifist and anti-war message through striking symbolic and visual elements.
The installation consists of twelve suspended sculptures – masks hanging from thorned ropes – arranged in the shape of the European Union symbol. This configuration questions Europe’s pacifist identity and its ambiguous role in armed conflicts. The masks, fragmented and ambiguous in character, evoke silent presences that can be interpreted as avatars of resistance or protective amulets.
Grip Face draws inspiration from news of bombings in playgrounds, using the swing as a symbol of the fragility of childhood in times of war. Motionless and hanging from thorns, these swings turn the space into a haunting environment, where stillness communicates a latent tension.
This site-specific work transforms the Espai Cúbic into a space for critical reflection on European identity, collective memory, and the fragility of contemporary peace.
Artist:
David Oliver, known as Grip Face, moves between the visible and the hidden, creating symbolic universes where analog and digital, figurative and abstract coexist in tense harmony. His work has been shown in cities such as Vienna, Seoul, Madrid, and Mexico, and in international museums and galleries, including the Parco Museum in Tokyo and the Yiri Arts Gallery in Taipei.
Price:
Individual ticket: €15
Dates: September 19, 2025 – April 5, 2026
Location: Espai Cúbic
