The Soul of the World: Corn Island

A Monument of Universal Significance 

The Soul of the World is a monumental sculpture in the shape of a vertex, symbolising the connection between the universe and the earth. Its symbolism encompasses the duality of existence: the soul of the Universe, manifested in the night skies, and the soul of the Earth, primarily expressed through nature. 

Tribute to Mother Earth 

This monument is a tribute to Mother Earth, a figure present in the origin myths of various civilisations. Fecundated by the sky, the Earth gives life and sustenance to all beings that inhabit it, reflecting the unity and diversity of the planet. 

Global Connection Through the Vertices

The sculpture is part of a project that connects eight points on the planet, each with its antipode: Kalahari, Botswana (Africa) and its antipode, Moloka'i, Hawaii (USA); Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, and its antipode, Buryatia, Siberia (Russia); Galicia, Spain, and its antipode, Arahura, Te Waipounamu (New Zealand); Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, and its antipode, Great Corn Island, Nicaragua.

The Vertex in Corn Island 

The vertex on Corn Island was built in 2006 by Spanish sculptor Rafael Trénor, alongside his team and local inhabitants, on Quinn Hill, the second-highest point of Great Corn Island. At the foot of this peak lies Southwest Bay, a historic beach where, in August 1841, the abolition of slavery took place. 

This monument not only symbolises the connection between different ecosystems and cultures but also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the diversity and balance of the planet.