Gazing up, what do you see? It is the Psi Sculpture, a monumental creation. This sculpture stands tall in Mexico City. Though information on this specific sculpture is scarce let’s explore a similar artwork by the same artist.
Jorge Marín designed El Vigilante. It is a bronze sculpture along the México–Pachuca Highway. El Vigilante resides between Ecatepec de Morelos and Tlalnepantla de Baz. These cities are in the State of Mexico.
El Vigilante was inaugurated on March 18, 2016. Enrique Peña Nieto, then president of Mexico, unveiled it. This occurred during the inauguration of a nearby bridge. The artwork is 25 meters high. It features a crouched angel. The angel rests on a 6-meter concrete plinth.
The base serves as an observation deck. However, in January 2020 there were no connecting roads. The sculpture weighs 25 metric tons.
Marín described his design as contemporary. The sculpture depicts a young man. He has tattoos and piercings. A bird mask represents Ehecatl. Ehecatl is a deity of the wind. Marín suggested viewing it from a distance. The sculpture cost over seven million Mexican pesos.
Consider the artistic fountain “Paraguas” at the National Museum of Anthropology. Kärcher cleaned it. This fountain is central to the museum square. It faced dust and encrustations since 1963. Humidity contributed to this soiling. Kärcher used dry ice blasting for cleaning.
The dry ice method uses carbon dioxide pellets. These pellets are blasted onto the surface. Sublimation occurs upon impact. This process removes dirt without damage. The method leaves no residue and needs no chemicals.
The National Museum of Anthropology showcases Mexico’s pre-Columbian past. It holds significant archaeological collections. The “Paraguas” fountain sits in the museum’s central square. It measures 180 by 270 feet. Its height is nearly 55 feet.
Another interesting monument is the Hypsographic Monument. It honors Enrico Martínez. He was a royal cosmographer and hydraulic engineer. Vicente Riva Palacio initiated the monument in 1877. It was finished by 1881. The monument indicates the average water level of local lakes.
Plaza Rio de Janeiro showcases Mexican eclecticism. It centers around a replica of Michelangelo’s David. The plaza was initially called “Parque Roma”. Later, it became known as Orizaba Park. Some say it was renamed to honor Brazil’s independence. The Edificio Rio de Janeiro or “Witches House” is nearby. Its conical roof resembles a witch’s hat.
The David statue was placed in 1976. Juan Alvarez Ordoñez led the project. It reshaped the neighborhood.
Though details on the Psi Sculpture are limited, consider these nearby landmarks. Reflect on the artistic expressions throughout Mexico City. Each monument tells a story.