Carlos Castro Arias

All Things Must Pass (2006 – 2005)

This series consists of aquariums containing live fish alongside miniature replicas of Colombia’s Capitol and the Palace of Justice, which was destroyed during the 1985 siege. By bringing living organisms into contact with symbols of political power and historical trauma, the works establish a dialogue between biological life, collective memory, and the ideologies that shape society.

Mediocre work (2005). Installation, aquarium, live fish, wooden base and drawings. Aquarium with a scale model replica of the Colombian capitol Detail.

Mediocre work (2005). Installation, aquarium, live fish, wooden base and drawings. Aquarium with a scale model replica of the Colombian capitol General view of the installation

Threshold (2006). Installation, aquarium, live fish, wooden base and drawings.Aquarium with a scale model replica of the Colombian Supreme Court, which in 1985 was destroyed by a guerrilla invasion.

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