free fall
2023
flamework, mixed media
installation consisting of 9 pieces
aprox 23x33x16cm each
photo's - Krista Israel and Endrik de Jager
sold
The 9 hanging objects in "Free Fall" symbolize the fragility of human relationships, values, and society itself. The free fall reflects not only the physical descent of the objects but also the erosion of fundamental values like empathy and compassion in times of crisis. It reminds us of the vulnerability of these principles in an increasingly harsh world.
The number nine holds symbolic meaning in many cultures, representing not only forgiveness, love, and idealism but also transformation. As the last digit in the decimal system, it evokes the idea of completion and the potential for a new cycle. The installation invites us to see the fall of the old world as an opportunity to build new, more humane values. The values of forgiveness and love are often fragile in times of crisis, when society enters survival mode. The hanging objects represent the fragility of these ideals, suspended in the air, ready to fall. This reflects the tension between the desire for a better world and the reality of survival in uncertainty.
The installation encourages the viewer to actively reflect on the fragility of the world and their role within it. It asks us to consider how we can change ourselves in a world that seems increasingly out of balance.
In times of crisis, the need for community grows stronger, but personal survival instincts can also undermine human connection. The objects symbolize this tension and invite reflection on how we can maintain both collective and individual humanity.
"Free Fall" offers more than just a symbolic object; it is an invitation to reflection and action. It encourages us to think about our responsibility in times of crisis and how we can preserve the values of love, forgiveness, and idealism to create a more humane future.
Part of the collection of Glasmuseum Lette - Ensting Stiftung Alterhof Herding, Germany
flamework, mixed media
installation consisting of 9 pieces
aprox 23x33x16cm each
photo's - Krista Israel and Endrik de Jager
sold
The 9 hanging objects in "Free Fall" symbolize the fragility of human relationships, values, and society itself. The free fall reflects not only the physical descent of the objects but also the erosion of fundamental values like empathy and compassion in times of crisis. It reminds us of the vulnerability of these principles in an increasingly harsh world.
The number nine holds symbolic meaning in many cultures, representing not only forgiveness, love, and idealism but also transformation. As the last digit in the decimal system, it evokes the idea of completion and the potential for a new cycle. The installation invites us to see the fall of the old world as an opportunity to build new, more humane values. The values of forgiveness and love are often fragile in times of crisis, when society enters survival mode. The hanging objects represent the fragility of these ideals, suspended in the air, ready to fall. This reflects the tension between the desire for a better world and the reality of survival in uncertainty.
The installation encourages the viewer to actively reflect on the fragility of the world and their role within it. It asks us to consider how we can change ourselves in a world that seems increasingly out of balance.
In times of crisis, the need for community grows stronger, but personal survival instincts can also undermine human connection. The objects symbolize this tension and invite reflection on how we can maintain both collective and individual humanity.
"Free Fall" offers more than just a symbolic object; it is an invitation to reflection and action. It encourages us to think about our responsibility in times of crisis and how we can preserve the values of love, forgiveness, and idealism to create a more humane future.
Part of the collection of Glasmuseum Lette - Ensting Stiftung Alterhof Herding, Germany