The sculpture is made so that it is appreciated from the sky.Future Publishing / Getty Images
What is in the Cárcamo de Dolores de Chapultepec?
Initially, you have to know that The Cárcamo de Dolores is divided into two parts: the source of Tláloc and the central building. The first consists of the piece of Rivera, which is a representation of the god of water created from mosaics placed on a mirror of water, simulating the exit of the deity of the depths of the water. Also, in one hand sustains a duffer or small corn and in the other there are seeds that seem to fall on earth. In addition, Tláloc has two heads, one watching the sky and one down.
Although it is very wide, it cannot be completely distinguished from the ground. The muralist planned his vision from the heights to show his greatness much better.
Regarding the main building, we can say that it is a classic temple with vaults and some columns. It was designed so that it was functionalist style with pre -Hispanic elements, including some feathered snake heads and there is a deep tank that protects a huge mural called Water, origin of lifethat Rivera made based on the theory of Biologist Aleksandr Oparin. In it there are «microscopic» elements, amphibians, fish, aquatic animals and some old codices, all in 200 square meters, since there was no time to finish it.
In 2010, the artist Ariel Guzik installed a camera that allows registering the noise of water and wind transforming the natural noise of water into sound waves. The camera works perfectly, so it remains active. Likewise, the columns were cleaned and restored without losing their shape and, of course, their functionality. In this way, it remained very functional, but with their respective improvements, until in 2010 it was closed to restore the murals that, for the time, were damaged. Today, we are about to live again the greatness of the Cárcamo de Dolores in Chapultepec.
When, where and what can be seen in the Cárcamo de Dolores de Chapultepec?
Initially, the theory of scientist Aleksandr Oparin is perfectly explained thanks to the works of Diego Rivera; However, it is also explained. In addition, each of the pieces are perfect to understand the cosmogony of the homeland. Likewise, The Dolores Cárcamo Museum will be open to the public And, of course, the Guzik camera to listen and see the water.
The cost of access is 25 pesos as a general entrancebut for professors and students with the current credential the cost is reduced to 11 pesos. The entrance is on Rodolfo Neri Vela Avenue, In the second section of the Chapultepec forestvery close to the papalote Museo del Niño. Like almost all museums, it will be open From Tuesday to Sunday from 11 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon, from May.