Axis Mundi 1981

"Axis Mundi" is a 1981 work by Lita Albuquerque that explores themes of spirituality and connection. The installation consists of two towering, spiraling sculptures made of mirrored copper, positioned symmetrically within a space covered in sand. The sculptures' reflective surfaces create a sense of endlessness and evoke the concept of the axis mundi, a central pillar connecting heaven and earth in various mythologies. The sand, a symbolic element of time and the earth, further amplifies the artwork's evocative power. The work is an example of Minimalism and Land Art, with a focus on geometry, form, and the viewer's interaction with space.