De Profundis Clamavi ad Astra

Concept & Vision

 De Profundis Clamavi ad Astra is an immersive passage, a descent into the depths and a cry toward the stars. It transforms space into a vast underwater cosmos where memory, myth, and the sea converge as metaphors of origin, migration, and rebirth. To enter is to step into a liminal chamber, part ocean, part celestial map, where the boundaries of body, history, and imagination dissolve. Figures drift, creatures emerge, and tides of light and sound surround the visitor, evoking exile’s trials and the indomitable resilience of survival. It is a journey both ancient and urgent, intimate and monumental.

Technical Realization

 The work unfolds across 2,800 square feet of immersive environment, realized through 12-channel 4K projection mapping, a 170-foot looping screen, spatialized sound, and ambient sensory cues. These elements create a 360° experience that envelops audiences visually, physically, and emotionally. Stark contrasts of light and shadow, haunting imagery, and original music craft a realm where viewers encounter transformation, endurance, and renewal that echo across human history.

Institutional Backing & Premiere

Commissioned by Locust Projects, supported by the prestigious VIA Art Fund and produced with MAD Arts, De Profundis Clamavi ad Astra represents a landmark production for both Locust Projects and myself as the artist. The installation will premiere at Locust Projects in Miami in November 2026 before traveling to the Orlando Museum of Art in 2027, marking the beginning of its national tour. It reflects years of artistic and technical development and stands as the most ambitious chapter of my immersive practice to date. 

Public Programs & Community Engagement

 The project extends beyond the installation. Public programs — artist talks, guided tours, live performances, and workshops — establish the work as both an artistic and civic rite. Outreach is committed to reaching across languages and communities: Spanish-speaking, Haitian-Creole-speaking, and diverse school and community groups will be engaged directly, fostering dialogue around migration, identity, and cultural memory.

Mission & Legacy

 At its heart, De Profundis Clamavi ad Astra creates immersive environments where audiences confront myth and history as visceral realities shaping our present. By merging technical mastery with poetic vision, the work becomes a living vessel, a space for reflection, empathy, and the shared search for renewal.