Tate Modern - Empty Lot

Abraham Cruzvillegas is a Hyundai Commision 2015 installation as part of a partnership between Hyundai and Tate. Cruzvillegas’s Empty Lot uses plots of soil from across London to form this installation which is held in the Turbine Hall of Tate Modern from 13 October 2015 to 3 April 2016.

The geometric design is composed of triangular plant plots forming across two platforms. The triangle shapes are a response to the rectangular shape of the hall, reminiscent of Russian avant-garde artists.

The installation is made from reusable and recycled materials such as the scaffold which is to be reused after the installation. The wooden beams and metals poles are used from recycled materials. The plant plots contain soil and compost found across London parks crossing areas of Peckham, Haringey, Westminster and other places. The unpredictable possibilities inspires to provide questions about the city interacting with nature as Cruzvillegas puts it as “hope and expectation”. Moreover, the installation remains untouched except by the rays of light from the lamps and when it is watered adding to concept of different possibilities.

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