Tomás Saraceno Hybrid Dark semi-social solitary Cluster El Ghoul built by: an octet of Cyrtophora citricola - five weeks, a solo Uloborus glomosus - two weeks, 2019
Spidersilk, carbon fiber, ink, glass, metal
42,0 x 61,6 x 61,6 cm (exterior dimensions)
A unique spider web, created by different species of spiders over a predefined period of time, weaving one after another in the same carbon fiber frame. Sometimes the frame is rotated and inhabiting spiders must re-adapt their webs accordingly. Once the web is complete, it is painted with a mist of extremely lightweight ink, making each filament visible.