Monica Mura: Cuntzertu pro sonallas

In earlier historical periods it was believed that the sounds emitted by Sardinian cowbells, forged by master blacksmiths, warded off evil spirits. With this sound installation the artist encourages reflection on rituals traditionally reserved for men; rituals that even today continue to exclude women in some cultures. Mura’s performance was selected for the El Palacio Artistic Residencies and Cultural Action programme of the Gijón City Council and received support from Acción Cultural Española and the Fundación Silos.