Neoarcheologie #3 Quetzalcoatl

2015

series of 21 photographs

Action performed on 12 of the most important archaeological sites of the Maya and Aztecs in Mexico.

The action consists in unrolling a roll of rice-paper on the pyramids and temples in ascending or descending order.

The intention is to foresee the impact that the line (the paper roll) will have on the photograph, like a signature on an archaeo- logical monument, wich is as well in uenced by external factors, like the wind,...

The realization of this work was made possible only with the cooperation of the local archaeological commission, respecting their traditions. 

Palenque (Chiapas) ///Photocredit:Matteo Cavalleri
Palenque (Chiapas) ///Photocredit:Matteo Cavalleri
 Tonina (Chiapas) ///Photocredit:Matteo Cavalleri
Tonina (Chiapas) ///Photocredit:Matteo Cavalleri
Uxmal (Yucatan) ///Photocredit:Matteo Cavalleri
Uxmal (Yucatan) ///Photocredit:Matteo Cavalleri