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An array of sound sculptures and a short film memorialise limewashing as a form of labour and a mourning ritual performed by women in rural Andalusia. Their voices echo through the monolithic landscape, where narratives of care intertwine with the journey of limestone—extracting, burning, slaking.
Limewashing
Limestone is abundant in rural Andalusia, Spain. Its use as whitewash to purify the façades of houses and cemeteries was once an annual ritual marking the threshold between the public and private. This task was primarily performed by women as a form of domestic labor and architectural care, while men worked in the quarries extracting and burning the material.
As this custom fades, ENCALAR highlights the gender division of labor through the voices of the oldest generation of limeworkers and limewashers in a polyphonic memorial. The installation serves as a vehicle for transmitting their oral testimonies and stands as a testament for future generations.
Future Heritage
ENCALAR bridges the gap between past and future, encouraging dialogue on how design can serve as a conduit for intergenerational exchange and the preservation of intangible cultural practices. Ultimately, the installation challenges us to reconsider the value of care, labor, and the stories that shape our built environments.
