Romina Cristi 2019

In 2019, Romina Cristi, a visionary artist from Chile, unveiled her evocative masterpiece entitled ‘El Transitar de una vida’ (The Journey of a Life). This profound artwork, installed at the majestic cemetery building, transcends traditional boundaries of art, serving as a poignant exploration of the human experience.

Using delicate threads in four distinct colors meticulously installed off the walls, Cristi ingeniously captures the essence of life’s journey. Each thread represents a unique path, guiding visitors to find shade at different times of the day—a symbolic reflection of the cyclical nature of existence and the quest for solace amidst life’s transitions.

Moreover, embedded within the artwork are QR codes, which serve as gateways to a map charting these routes through the village. This interactive element not only enriches the viewer’s experience but also fosters a deeper connection to the themes of life and mortality.

Set against the backdrop of the serene cemetery, ‘El Transitar de una vida’ becomes more than just an art installation; it becomes a sanctuary for contemplation and reflection. Through her masterful creation, Romina Cristi invites us to embark on a profound journey—one that transcends time and space, guiding us towards moments of shade and solace along the winding path of life.

Time.
The time of life.
The light and the shade.
Life and Death.
Shade passing like life, without even noticing.
At times they meet.
In fact, they are found at 10am, at 1pm, at four and seven o’clock, every summer.

The river is calling. The Mysteries of Life and Death are resolved in the depths of the ocean, they say. So, they go for a walk.

“I’m a Chilean artist living in Santiago, just next to the Andes Mountain Range. I paint landscapes and subjective maps in watercolour and create zines and artist books. 

My work is the trace of the habits and rituals I build in order to define my reality and it focuses on the perception I have of the place that surrounds me and the one inside me.

I create artworks that are mostly small, even miniature. Mainly in series. These are the witnesses of the actions I obsessively repeat to integrate that which intrigues me. This is also a reminder to myself (and you) that beauty resides in the tiny details of life that, sometimes, we take for granted.

My education is in architecture and I’m deeply curious about the subjective dimension of human dwelling. That’s why you might relate my work to concepts such as Urban Imaginaries, Psychogeography and Walking. For the last eight years my life used to be quite nomadic, that’s why questions like how I am connected with a territory, how it influences me and how I adapt when moving, are the fuel for my art, especially now that I’m back to my home land.”