revelacion - in memory of J. A. P. G.

2022
steal, aluminum, diamond point engraving, neon tube, lace fabric, red wine „Il Livia Negroamaro IGT“, Apulia (ITA) from the restaurant „Ardente“ in México City
200 cm x 200 cm x 300 cm

In reference to Francis Bacon‘s In memory of George Dyer, Hallauer takes up in part his title for the spacious installation consisting of a lace fabric that hangs freely in the room and is framed by a circular neon tube that creates a kind of arena. The lace which is spilled by red wine carries on it aluminum plates that refer to Mexican milagritos, which are used to give thanks or ask for a miracle. The lace fabric becomes skin. The milagritos depict the ex-lovers tattoos. Wine becomes blood and remains a desperate act of violence.