Andréa Hygino's 'Projeto parquinho' Installation at Espaço Petrobras
Visual artist and professor Andréa Hygino showcases 'Projeto parquinho' at Espaço Petrobras, featuring five hybrid installations that merge playground components with school chairs, rendering the toys unusable. This work delves into themes of control and discipline within educational settings, prompting a reevaluation of academic regulations. While playgrounds serve as crucial social environments promoting certain types of play, schools dictate behaviors and evaluate student conduct. Hygino's installation confronts the concept of discipline by making adherence to rules impossible. The uniform monochrome design contrasts with the metallic chairs, symbolizing rigidity against freedom of movement. 'Projeto parquinho' embodies Hygino's ten-year investigation into education and will provide educational materials to schools to inspire alternative play approaches.
Key facts
- Andréa Hygino is a visual artist and professor.
- 'Projeto parquinho' is an installation composed of five hybrid structures.
- The structures combine playground elements with school chairs, making the toys non-functional.
- The work was commissioned specifically for Espaço Petrobras.
- The installation reflects on control and discipline mechanisms in the school environment.
- The playground is a key social space for children, designed to encourage specific modes of play.
- Hygino has developed work on education for over ten years.
- Pedagogical materials will be distributed to school groups as part of the project.
Entities
Artists
- Andréa Hygino
Institutions
- Espaço Petrobras
Sources
- MAM Rio —