PichiAvo presents Per ofrenar installation at Fallas Valencia festival
Spanish street art duo PichiAvo presented Per ofrenar, a large-scale Fallas Valencia installation in central Valencia, developed as an experimental fallas monument within the Borrull-Socors commission. Installed at Borrull Street 31, the temporary architectural project translates the duo’s fusion of classical art and graffiti into a public structure designed to exist for only a few days before being burned during the festival’s closing ritual.
The installation takes the form of a classical Ionic temple inspired by the Temple of Athena Nike in Athens. Its architectural composition follows a defined system of columns, entablature, and pediment, establishing a recognizable classical framework. This structure is interrupted by layers of graffiti marks, chromatic interventions, and gestural inscriptions applied across surfaces, creating a visual contrast between controlled geometry and spontaneous urban language. The project positions itself within the context of temporary architecture, where historical references are reinterpreted through contemporary visual culture.
At the center of the temple, an altar constructed from surplus paper used for PichiAvo’s 2024 publication Our Odyssey supports a balanced scale. The object holds two sculptural wax candles produced in collaboration with Barcelona-based Cerabella, a historic manufacturer known for artisanal candle production. Each candle represents one dimension of the duo’s practice—Classical Art and Graffiti—forming a physical manifestation of equilibrium. The composition functions as a symbolic device, translating an abstract artistic dialogue into a measurable and spatial form.
The monument was developed over nearly a year using traditional fallas construction techniques based on wood and paper, reinforcing a sustainable approach aligned with the origins of the festival. Unlike contemporary structures that often rely on industrial materials, this Fallas Valencia installation returns to a process rooted in craftsmanship and material reuse. The lifecycle of the project concludes during La Cremà on March 19, when the structure is burned, completing its transformation from constructed object to ephemeral event.
During the four days of the festival, Per ofrenar operates as an interactive public installation. Visitors contribute by placing offerings made from the same paper used in the monument, including written messages and symbolic elements. Over time, the surfaces accumulate inscriptions, transforming the temple into a collective layer of marks comparable to street graffiti practices. The project received First Prize in the Sustainable Fallas category and Third Prize in the Experimental Fallas category, confirming its relevance as both a conceptual installation and a participatory urban intervention.
All images courtesy of PichiAvo
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