Crómlech con campanas Sculpture

Intriguingly, the Crómlech con campanas isn’t an ancient monument. It’s a modern sculpture by Jesús Gironella. The Crómlech con campanas sits within the Dehesa de Navalcarbón, a natural area in Las Rozas, Madrid. Five large granite stones rise from the earth, four topped with iron bowls. These bowls collect rainwater. The sculpture invites interaction. By striking the bowls, visitors create music. Each bowl, varying in size, holds a different amount of water. This creates a tetraphonic instrument with an ever-changing tune. The sound depends on the randomly collected rainwater. Gironella conceived the Crómlech con campanas as an offering to the rain god. He felt humanity had lost touch with its roots. The sculpture was his way of reconnecting. When struck, the water vibrates. Even the stones themselves resonate with the sound. Gironella believed this awakened a spirit that invoked rain. He claimed the nearby Valmayor reservoir was at 30% capacity when he began work. Now, it’s full. The stones are machine-carved with geometric patterns and simple incisions. The bowls symbolize the four elements: air, fire, water, and earth. The Crómlech con campanas offers a unique blend of art, music, and nature. It’s a testament to the power of human creativity and our enduring connection to the natural world.