AEVUM

AEVUM light sculpture at the Lessin Tower in the Middle East

Location: Lessin Tower | Middle East, 2024
Media: Stainless steel, diffusion material and reflective material, LEDs, custom lighting sequence, and electrical hardware
Dimensions: 8 ft x 3 ft 8 in x 16 in (2.15 m x 1.13 m x 0.4 m)

AEVUM, originally meaning “age,” “aeon,” or “everlasting time” in Latin, is a light sculpture by Grimanesa Amoros drawing inspiration the concept of familial tapestry. AEVUM evokes the essence of the family, transcending its denotation to become a symbol of enduring bonds and shared experiences.

Amoros cleverly created this sculpture to take shape as her interpretation of an hourglass. The sculpture’s shape is an homage to the passage of time with loved ones. It is horizontal to make a pause in time, stopping the moment and enabling, metaphorically, for the family to have more “time.”

AEVUM‘s lighting sequence explores the ebb and flow of human connections. Each moment illustrates the nuanced interplay of relationships, echoing the profound navigation undertaken by parents across generations. With AEVUM, Amoros invites viewers to contemplate the ever-shifting dynamics within the familial unit, a timeless and universal journey.