The Echoes of Prometheus reconsiders one of humanity’s oldest myths to question the language of technological progress, examining how the vocabulary of dystopia shapes both technology and the narratives we build about it. Drawing on the story of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods to give it to humankind, the work reflects on how this gift—once a symbol of warmth, celebration, and communal power—has become associated with panic, extraction, and destruction. At the center of the installation, a suspended copper sheet becomes the stage for a ritual: Over five days, the artists drew lines of gunpowder across its surface and set them alight, producing a fleeting burst of fire, vibration, and sound. Contact microphones captured every trace, turning each act into an evolving soundscape. Rooted in the charged landscapes of Chile’s Atacama Desert, the work transforms the elemental forces of fire and metal into a site where creation and devastation coexist, inviting us to critically question the narratives about technology and to develop our own stories.
The Echoes of Prometheus / Kika Echeverría, Carlos Sfeir - Photo: Carlos Sfeir
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The Echoes of Prometheus
Kika Echeverría (CL), Carlos Sfeir (CL/ES)
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Photo: Inti Gallardo
Kika Echeverría
Kika Echeverría is an anthropologist, artist, and sound researcher. She examines listening as a political practice with the capacity to foster a sense of belonging through memory, inner listening, and aurality. Her work includes installations and writings, as well as diverse collaborations. She is currently based in Berlin, where she is pursuing an MA in Sound Studies and Sonic Arts at the Universität der Künste Berlin.
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Photo: Jerzy Goliszewski
Carlos Sfeir
Carlos’ practice is inspired by the intersections between magic, science, territory, and culture, and seeks to create new bridges between human perception and natural phenomena. After his studies in architecture and professional experience in Santiago de Chile, Carlos moved to Europe in 2019 to deepen his creative search. He pursued a master’s degree in “Contextual Design” at the Design Academy Eindhoven, and he currently lives in Berlin, where he continues to explore his artistic practice.
