December 14th, 2024 Concertgebouw Bruges, Bruges
50 minutes
Sound, Noise and Silence
Cowbells were declared an Urgent Heritage Safeguard by UNESCO in 2015. In Terra Cobre, the artists challenge traditional Portuguese iconography and symbolism, placing it in an exploratory and sensory context.
The work consists of a sculptural and sonic installation and a 50-minute performance, performed by Marco and João at the beginning or end of the installation. The installation serves as a backdrop for the performance and contributes to the atmospheric and performative narrative.
Marco and João, collaborating for CARCAÇA , explore concepts of identity, culture and society; reinterpreting ancient cultural heritage and challenging established conventions. They use cowbells to create a sculptural, sonic and physical composition that depicts a landscape full of memories where shepherds and animals come together.