DO YOU RECOGNIZE THE CORNER NEXT TO THE WINDOW
2024, digital printed fabric stitched and stuffed with wadding and canvas, serie of 7 pieces , 190 x 140 cm
This series of blankets emerges from deep reflections on daily life and the intrinsic symbolism of the blanket, a silent object that accompanies our lives. The blanket, a constant presence in our lives, becomes a symbol of protection and comfort, offering refuge from the many nuances of existence. Through these works, the dimensions of painting and sculpture are explored, embodying the need to connect with the very essence of this familiar object, recreating it from scratch. These works include interventions aimed at enhancing tones and contrasts, developing sculpturally through lines and fillings, transforming it into a living and sensitive landscape, a place to settle and move within. The drawings and fillings define volumes, creating boundaries that tell stories, not only personal but also collective. This series of works goes beyond the mere aesthetic presentation of the blanket, exploring a broader social discourse. It reflects on the condition of social stratification through the symbolism of the blanket, evoking images of homeless people living on the margins of society, often hidden behind layers of material, a testament to the injustice and marginalization that persists in our reality. Moreover, these works explore critical moments in human history, such as wars, where the symbol of the blanket takes on even deeper meanings. In contexts of conflict and destruction, the blanket becomes a symbol of comfort and protection, a reminder of the universal desire for safety and belonging, often lost in situations of violence and chaos. Through this series of works, the blanket becomes not only a material object but also a powerful tool for narrating and reflecting on universal themes of belonging, protection, and human dignity, bringing to life these images that cover the world.
This series of blankets emerges from deep reflections on daily life and the intrinsic symbolism of the blanket, a silent object that accompanies our lives. The blanket, a constant presence in our lives, becomes a symbol of protection and comfort, offering refuge from the many nuances of existence. Through these works, the dimensions of painting and sculpture are explored, embodying the need to connect with the very essence of this familiar object, recreating it from scratch. These works include interventions aimed at enhancing tones and contrasts, developing sculpturally through lines and fillings, transforming it into a living and sensitive landscape, a place to settle and move within. The drawings and fillings define volumes, creating boundaries that tell stories, not only personal but also collective. This series of works goes beyond the mere aesthetic presentation of the blanket, exploring a broader social discourse. It reflects on the condition of social stratification through the symbolism of the blanket, evoking images of homeless people living on the margins of society, often hidden behind layers of material, a testament to the injustice and marginalization that persists in our reality. Moreover, these works explore critical moments in human history, such as wars, where the symbol of the blanket takes on even deeper meanings. In contexts of conflict and destruction, the blanket becomes a symbol of comfort and protection, a reminder of the universal desire for safety and belonging, often lost in situations of violence and chaos. Through this series of works, the blanket becomes not only a material object but also a powerful tool for narrating and reflecting on universal themes of belonging, protection, and human dignity, bringing to life these images that cover the world.
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