SITIO DE SEGURIDAD (T.F.O.P.) / an NFT project by Daniel Ruanova
image: preview of original PSD file. courtesy of the artist
As the only spatial study and conceptual blueprint for the imminent onsite installation of Daniel Ruanova`s large format physical sculpture in Cuba for La Bienal de la Habana 2022. This NFT project is made to enhance the comprehension of space, time and intention in regards to why install an idea such as this one, in a place such as El Malecon de La Habana, the Havana pier.
image: photo render of previous edition of physical sculpture installed on the Havana pier. courtesy of the artist
T.F.O.P. (The Fuck Off Prject) is a mutable on-site sculptural installation project made with lightweight construction materials (cut, bent and screwed galvanized steel studs). The project is reconstructed according to the context in which it is exhibited. The dimensions of the installation depend on the size of the site, invading, besieging and defending the space of its public; attacking, and at the same time, motivating a certain type of fascination with the offending object. The project seeks to generate the physical and conceptual metaphor about the use of security and violence as a system of individual, community and political protection. The process begins by studying the space to intervene, observing the traffic within it, knowing its memory or lack of it, finding the spaces within the space that can be sheltered, that can become independent when divided by creating SAFETY ZONES (SITIOS DE SEGURIDAD).
image: photo detail of previous edition of physical sculpture juxtaposed on the Havana pier. courtesy of the artist
Variations and derivatives of the project have been shown throughout the globe, in each specific context the work creates totally different reactions depending on the viewing public’s perception with safety, danger, security, power, labor, paranoia, etc… From its initial materialization in Northern Mexico where the danger of being kidnapped and held for ransom was so real in 2008 (the year this project began) that a construct with these characteristics seemed necessary, to forming part of collections and bringing a pseudo penetrative sense of empowerment that accumulating weapons creates in the citizens of American empire, the work has been shown in Russia, China, The Netherlands, among other countries, where each citizenry has their own set of rules and each culture looks at its own demise in a unique light.
image: photo detail of previous edition of physical sculpture. courtesy of the artist
The sale of this NFT, a 1 of 1, 6000 x 4800 pixel, 40 layer*, RGB, PSD file, and it’s maximum of 3 minted derivatives (1 GIF file, 1 MOV file as in the Youtube video & 1 printable TIFF file that the artist would eventually sign, included with the original PSD file) will enable the artist to successfully fund the aforementioned physical sculptural project in Cuba, also, the artist will afford to spread the resources to four or five well paying part time jobs for art students in Havana (for the duration of six months) that will definitely change their current financial situation. Last but not least, the artist will proceed with the donation of all materials, tools and supplies purchased in México and shipped to Cuba for the production process, towards the cultural institution that will be involved in the production and post-production processes with the artist. If, and only if, the cost of the NFT exceeds the previous cost of the artist’s similar works on the conventional art market plus the estimated production costs of the whole project, the artist will donate the physical sculptural piece to the people of Cuba, for their future viewing pleasure and as a public gift from the artist and the collectors of this project.
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Check out SITIO DE SEGURIDAD (T.F.O.P.) by Daniel Ruanova at Crypto.com NFT!
https://crypto.com/nft/profile/propagandadesign?asset=0114a075092689d46a578623ccffd748
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*image: visualization of bottom/tilt view of original PSD file that shows the 40 layer pile of bitmaps that conform the image. courtesy of the artist
*image: example of GIF file. courtesy of the artist
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origins and previous editions of the physical sculptural project:
2008
THE FUCK OFF PROJECT / SITIO DE SEGURIDAD
https://danielruanova.com/defense-proyecto-civico-cecut-tijuana-mx/
https://danielruanova.com/political-mutante-politico-arcaute-arte-contemporaneo-mty-mx/
2009
https://danielruanova.com/defend-security-seminal-projects-luis-de-jesus-gallery-sd-ca-usa/
https://danielruanova.com/the-fuck-off-project-cige-2009-beijing-china/
2010
https://danielruanova.com/sitio-de-seguridad-the-fuck-off-project-daniel-ruanova/
https://danielruanova.com/sitio-de-seguridad-the-fuck-off-project-centro-cultural-tijuana-mx/
https://danielruanova.com/the-fuck-off-project-winzavod-moscow/
https://danielruanova.com/the-fuck-off-project-morelia-mx/
https://danielruanova.com/safe-area-sitio-de-seguridad-molaa-museum-of-latin-american-art/
2011
https://danielruanova.com/sitio-seguro-no-1/
2015
https://danielruanova.com/udem-centro-roberto-garza-sada-de-arte-arquitectura-y-diseno-crgs/
2017
https://danielruanova.com/translocating-borders-artist-residency-piet-hein-eek/
2018
https://danielruanova.com/t-f-o-p-xii/
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This project is dedicated to the memory of Juanito Delgado. An extraordinary curator, an amazing human being and a force of good for those who were touched by his presence and ideas. The future installation of the SITIO DE SEGURIDAD (T.F.O.P.) on the Havana Pier was part of Juanito´s vision and including us in his DETRÁS DEL MURO lineup is an honor that I will always carry and mention to the world.
descansa en paz Juanito