En el olvido

(Oblivion)

The decentralized design seeks to understand a less anthropocentric perspective to focus on beings that coexist with us and even provide services to humans.

“En el olvido” (Oblivion) is a call and declaration to take a pause and closely observe those micro-worlds that we often overlook to recognize their importance.

Taken by Mariana Ramírez Toro

Understanding that weaving is a form of communication and a tactile-sensitive material, a woven tapestry is created to showcase the paramo ecosystem (regions that serve as water retention and hydraulic regulation areas throughout the year), where the Astilus Aulicus beetle, an endemic species of the Paramo, resides. The textile piece narrates the importance of the beetle within the ecosystem as carriers of life.

En el olvido

At first glance, an insect like a beetle may seem repulsive due to its black, tiny, and hairy appearance. We think that these creatures are dirty, disease carriers, and destroyers of our gardens and crops. However, what we overlook due to these prejudices is the value these living beings contribute to the sustenance of life.

As humans, we contemplate the grand landscapes alongside the diverse nature. However, we must take a pause to closely observe those micro-worlds that we often overlook to recognize their importance.

If you look closely, you will find that the Astilus Aulicus, an endemic beetle of the paramo, is not what you think it is. Everything in nature has its purpose. In their hairs, they carry pollen grains that enable pollination, resulting in the production of fruits, making them carriers of life. Moreover, they assist in the decomposition of organisms once they complete their life cycle, allowing the earth to regain the necessary nutrients to produce life again.

Let us remember those beings that we have left in oblivion by changing our perspective