Locust Projects presents Bare Tool (Herramienta desnuda), a new exhibition by artist Alexandre Arrechea that explores the action of a stone skipping across water as a metaphor for “social sculpture” and the resulting ripple effect, which the artist envisions in three acts: “The Tool,” “The Action,” and “The Implications,” unfolding as a large-scale, immersive multimedia experience that invites reflection on the power of individual acts.

Sculptures suspended from the ceiling, moveable floor elements, and video projections transform a simple gesture into an engaging and expansive experience, emphasizing how seemingly small actions can lead to meaningful change. The space will serve as a site for several “Acts” and social activations, including Locust Projects’ Annual Benefit Dinner and a new performance commission during Miami Art Week, among others.

Bare Tool also embodies a deeper technological and familial moment for the artist. Arrechea uses digital video footage of his son, Arturo, playing in a park to create a dialogue between movement and consequence. Video projections and lighting fill the space as visitors move through the gallery, generating “ripples” that extend the metaphor of influence and impact across the cultural landscape.

As Arrechea explains, “Art is not just a mirror to society but a tool for awakening it. By recognizing the value of the simplest actions, we can begin to understand the broader implications of every choice we make. The ripple effect, both literally and metaphorically, teaches us that art, as a naked tool, holds the power to educate, activate, and illuminate the social fabric, fostering deeper understanding and connection.”