Luna Bengoechea, Salinas Project

Bengoechea’s project and her intervention in the man-made landscape of the Canary Islands should be considered as a reflection on craft production, sustainability and the environment in a historical context. Salt extraction processes in Spain date back to before the Roman Empire, and it was at this time that this product acquired its strategic value as a precious commodity and generator of wealth. In fact, the word ‘salary’, as remuneration in exchange for time and work performed, is derived from the word ‘salt’.

With prologue by Juan Guardiola.

Artist:
Luna Bengoechea
Editor:
Lucía Mendoza
Year:
2022