Abattoir Blues explores the intersection of textile, history, and memory. Inspired by the transformation of Matadero Madrid and the Anciens Abattoirs in Mons from slaughterhouses to artistic hubs, the piece reflects on the impact of consumption—both of textiles and meat—on climate change. Using discarded textile materials such as wool and rope, the work is encapsulated in a biomaterial mix of animal gelatin, water, glycerin, paprika, and onion peel, evoking the preservation of meat.

The layered textiles, folded and tied to a brick, create a visual metaphor linking the past and present of slaughterhouses, inviting reflection on the evolution of our relationship with resources and the environment. The brick, collected from the surroundings of Matadero Madrid, anchors the piece to the site’s history and transformation.

This work combines artistic expression with a call to rethink our consumption habits and their environmental consequences, echoing the rhythms of resistance and reflection found in the blues of Nick Cave, which accompanied the creation of the piece.