"The installation references the historical practice of tuna fishing in the Algarve, particularly the almadraba technique, which uses a network of nets to guide fish through a controlled path."
"The work is composed of numerous mirrored, gold-toned fragments arranged to evoke a shoal of Atlantic bluefin tuna, suspended within the structure to respond to changing conditions."
"Rather than replicating the original fishing process, A-L-M-A-D-R-A-V-A reinterprets its spatial characteristics, guiding visitors toward the exhibition areas and establishing a point of orientation."
"The project incorporates components from earlier works by Moradavaga, aligning the installation with broader themes of material reuse, environmental awareness, and the cultural significance of maritime practices."
A-L-M-A-D-R-A-V-A is a site-specific installation by Moradavaga for the 2026 Mar Motto festival in Faro, located in a former beer factory. It interprets the historical practice of tuna fishing in the Algarve, particularly the almadraba technique, through a suspended composition of interconnected elements. The installation features mirrored, gold-toned fragments that evoke a shoal of Atlantic bluefin tuna, responding to environmental conditions. It also incorporates reused components from previous works, emphasizing material reuse and the cultural significance of maritime practices in the region.
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