Caminos a una nueva conciencia histórica

Argentina (2009-2013) de Mondongo como proyecto alternativo al paisaje nacional

Abstract

Mondongo’s Argentina presents a contrasting concept to the traditional national landscape established in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries during the formation of modern nation-states. Created from 2009 to 2013 using plasticine, Argentina features fifteen monumental panels depicting an untamed, threatening forestscape. Instead of fostering a national identity, these works deconstruct the “myths of history”. The spectator’s active participation is crucial in unveiling what is hidden beneath the dense foliage. As the spectator navigates through the thicket, he begins to decipher the country’s chronicles. Thus, the artists guide the viewers towards a new historical awareness.