Experience «Madre»: Delcy Morelos' impressive earth sculpture in Berlin!

Experience «Madre»: Delcy Morelos' impressive earth sculpture in Berlin!

A fascinating earth sculpture by the Colombian artist Delcy Morelos is currently being presented in the Hamburg train station in Berlin. The work with the title "Madre" measures a proud 20 meters in length and 6 meters in height, is largely made of earth and has an impressive geometric shape. The scent of the sculpture, which is reminiscent of cinnamon and cloves, kidnaps the visitors: inside into another world. In her work, Morelos attaches great importance to the sense of smell, which is of central importance in indigenous cultures. "Madre" is not just a work of art; It is an invitation to rediscover and experience the connection to the earth, as it means in the rbb24.

The installation has been open to the public since July 11, 2025 and will be shown by January 25, 2026. Visitors: Inside, the sculpture can enter small bays to look at the earth up close and feel the intensive fragrance. Morelos describes the experience as a hug of Mother Earth, which has a calming effect and offers a new perspective to the often alienated people in urban rooms.

a dialogue with nature

DELCY MORELOS, born in 1967 in Tierralta, Colombia, always addressed the colonial heritage and cosmologies of America in her artistic practice. "Madre" shows their ability to interweave materials and knowledge. This first solo exhibition in Germany offers an intensive insight into your work, which is characterized by sensory experiences and a close connection to indigenous knowledge. The exhibition is in a dialogue with the work of Joseph Beuys, whose works can also be seen in the Hamburg train station, and thus offers an exciting comparison of two approaches, as presented by the SMB.

Morelos is known for their impressive installations, which are often designed with earth, sound and other natural materials. Already in 2012 she created her first earth sculpture called "Eva" and since then her creative exchange has lived on with the earth. Your work is estimated worldwide; Her sculpture "Earthly Paradise" was exhibited at the Venice Biennale in 2022. Future presentations of your works are already being planned, such as in New York and Buenos Aires.

a place of encounter

The exhibition in Hamburg's train station is not only a highlight for art lovers: inside, but also shows the important role that contemporary art plays for social and cultural discourses. The Hamburg train station, as part of the national and international art scene, sees itself as a central place for encounters and critical arguments with contemporary topics. This philosophy becomes particularly clear when you consider the development of the IFA galleries that have also created a space for art from various, often difficult-to-access regions, as IFA

Overall, the Hamburg train station promises to promote the dialogue between humans and nature with the installation of Morelos. Visitors: Inside are invited to experience this unique work of art and to embark on a sensory journey that redefines both one's own perception and the relationship with the earth.