Artwork description: TAPESTRY explores how we present ourselves to loved ones. By contrasting a tapestry's flawless front with its hidden, tangled back, it shatters the illusion of perfectionism.
Artwork description long: The glass object TAPESTRY draws from the tradition of tapestry, adopting its two-sided nature as a means to reflect on human identity. The artwork is built on the contrast between its two sides. The front, featuring a distinct circular motif, represents societal expectations and our pursuit of a flawless presentation. The circle is surrounded by clouded crystal that acts as a veil, attempting to conceal what lies behind it. The reverse side—which typically faces a wall to hide tangled threads—is revealed by positioning the object freely in space. The more aggressive blending of colors and the darkness converging toward the center represent inner chaos, raw reality, or overwhelming self-criticism. The original intention was to separate these two states with opaque glass. However, the use of a transparent material gave the concept a new meaning by visually connecting both sides. The haze cannot completely hide the aggressive back, and thus, inner distress always shines through the facade of perfectionism. The barrier transforms into a window into one's own vulnerability.
Artwork description long: The glass object TAPESTRY draws from the tradition of tapestry, adopting its two-sided nature as a means to reflect on human identity. The artwork is built on the contrast between its two sides. The front, featuring a distinct circular motif, represents societal expectations and our pursuit of a flawless presentation. The circle is surrounded by clouded crystal that acts as a veil, attempting to conceal what lies behind it. The reverse side—which typically faces a wall to hide tangled threads—is revealed by positioning the object freely in space. The more aggressive blending of colors and the darkness converging toward the center represent inner chaos, raw reality, or overwhelming self-criticism. The original intention was to separate these two states with opaque glass. However, the use of a transparent material gave the concept a new meaning by visually connecting both sides. The haze cannot completely hide the aggressive back, and thus, inner distress always shines through the facade of perfectionism. The barrier transforms into a window into one's own vulnerability.