Alfredo Jaar’s installation has been created within a space filled with water, a precious resource in the world but also in India and particularly in this region. A walkway is being built along its length, allowing people to “walk on water” from one end to the other. Once in the walkway, they will discover a text in neon on the two long walls. These texts are written in reverse, making them unreadable but poetic signs. By looking at their reflection in the water, they become readable. He will select a fragment from one of the most beautiful poems ever written in any language: Kalidasa’s Cloud Messenger, choosing the segments related to water and clouds, and ideally locate these texts on the wall in the shape of a cloud. On one side, the text is in Sanskrit.
Questions & Answers
Where can I see a preview of "Cloud for Kochi"?
A preview of "Cloud for Kochi" by Alfredo Jaar is available on the artwork's Preview page.
In what year was "Cloud for Kochi" by Alfredo Jaar created?
"Cloud for Kochi" dates from 2013. The date places the work within Alfredo Jaar's career and its era.
Is "Cloud for Kochi" by Alfredo Jaar in the public domain?
The copyright answer for "Cloud for Kochi" by Alfredo Jaar: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.