Tic-Tac is conceived as a time capsule, whose structural resource employs the most fitting material for preserving memory: paper.
The passage of time and the tangible evidence of transformation are the foundation of this project, while the design, form, and outer appearance of Tic-Tac evoke the imaginary realm of space technology. Inside, it creates a space for interaction with printed information that bears witness to the flow of time. Its fragile structure raises a crucial question: What is the significance of memory in our pursuit of a better future?
Tic-tac is an onomatopoeia referring to the rhythmic sound produced by the mechanisms of a clock as time advances. However, it also recalls the small sugar-coated mints that share its name, alluding to the sound made when opening and closing their plastic container—the well-known Tic-Tacs.
Yet, perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the term Tic-Tac lies in its use to describe a spacecraft of unknown origin, whose futuristic design has recently become a popular topic within UFO enthusiast communities. This followed the declassification of footage and photographs by intelligence agencies from several countries, revealing unidentified aerial objects shaped like cylindrical, monochromatic, airtight capsules, captured by fighter jets while flying over the Atlantic Ocean. Because of their resemblance to the small candies, these UFOs have also been nicknamed Tic-Tacs.
Tic-Tac itself is a cylinder with hemispherical ends, measuring 2.5 meters in diameter and 7 meters in total length.
The material of this piece is composed of pages from the newspapers El Espectador (on the exterior) and El Tiempo (on the interior).
Inside, beyond the printed news, the passengers are sacred plants and trees native to the Bogotá savanna. This living nature is accompanied by two marimbas made of Chonta wood, which harmonize the space voyage while evoking water through sound.
