Remains of Bolivar. "The example that Caracas gave"
Technical details
Original title Restos de Bolívar. “El Ejemplo que Caracas dio”
Author Dixon Calvetti
Edition 8 limited editions
Production Dixon Calvetti
Running time 04:59
Country Venezuela
Year of producction 2012
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Remains of Bolivar. "The example that Caracas gave" is a video art proposing a metaphorical reading of the Venezuelan homeland through three visions fragmented image of Liberator, these opposing views show a desecrated icon to an identity problem Venezuelan contemporary history told by two media (socialism, imperialism). The oil spilled as a symbol of loss and consumption functions as the blood spilled in the coups that have been taking place since the early nineties. Simon Bolivar is defined as a sacred icon and representative of our national identity, which exploits image facing the viewer, as the burst itself historical, and social media, all while listening to the national anthem background backwards.