The parallel representation of these two spaces - the natural habitat of the pitera plant and the urban, tourist street of the same name - creates a visual double exposure that invites the viewer to explore the present and past of the island of Fuerteventura. The pitera plant, once vital to the livelihood of the island's inhabitants, is now often overlooked and no longer plays a role in the modern economic context. The juxtaposition of the two screens highlights the separation between the traditional living space and the current economic space. One room represents the past, in which the pitera plant was essential for life on the island. The other room represents the present, in which the plant has been forgotten and tourism dominates life on the island. The opposing screens create a separate space for encounters in the middle of the installation. The spatial arrangement invites the viewer to physically navigate between the two perspectives, creating an immersive experience. This physical act emphasizes the separation of the two living spaces and at the same time illustrates the possibility of switching between past and present. Visitors can influence the flow of the display through their own decisions and actions. Viewers thus become not just passive observers, but active participants who create a dynamic connection between the two worlds through their interaction.
