Based on this reflection, a series of 44 sculptures where created, each representing a year leading up to the artist's birth in 1978. Through color and form these pieces translate significant moments from the artist's personal life. The pitch black spheres and ropes symbolize the figurative burdens we all carry, grounding abstract emotions in tangible forms.
This series invites reflection on how individual experiences contribute to the collective human experience. While the Earth's physical weight is a constant, the emotional weight shared among people is ever-changing, shaped by connections and the times navigated together. By examining these sculptures, viewers are encouraged to consider their own burdens and recognize the collective effort required to maintain the delicate balance of our shared existence.
The sculptures where brought to life in the form of motion that we used for the campaign of Down the Rabbit Hole festival. The concept of the work resonated strongly with the sentiments that lived in society at the time, making it a perfect fit. The project earned a nomination for the 2022 Dutch Design Awards.
5,972E24KG, 2021
44 sculptures titled: 1978―2021
wood, plaster, acrylic paint, rope
Mini Galerie at Kelderman & van Noort
16 October - 29 October 2021
44 sculptures titled: 1978―2021
( counting backwards top left to bottom right)