free fall

2023
flamework, mixed media
installation consisting of 9 pieces
aprox 23x33x16cm each
photo's - Krista Israel and Endrik de Jager
sold

Part of the collection of Glasmuseum Lette - Ensting Stiftung Alterhof Herding, Germany

As a deadly pandemic, economic and physical insecurity and violent conflict plagued the world,democracies suffered losses in their fight against authoritarianism, shifting the internationalbalance in favor of tyranny, making it feel like the world and emotions about its current state are in a free fall. The installation contains 9 objects hanging from the ceiling. Forgiveness, unconditional love, caring, gentleness, sincerity and an idealistic view of the world are among the characteristics most often attributed to the symbolism of number nine.