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Jet Lag

2013


series of works
grown during residencies in
Art OMI in Ghent, New York (USA)
and la malterie in Lille (FR)



Somnolence, 2013
collage; mixed technique on paper
50 x 70 cm



Sundowning Syndrome (Empire), 2013
collage on paper
50 x 70 cm











Restless Legs Syndrome, 2013
collage on paper
50 x 55 cm




Shiftwork, 2013
collage on paper
50 x 70 cm








Five Arrows, 2013
installation; wood, black paint, golden thread, brass



The parable of the enlightenment of the Buddha goes like that: as he was meditating under a tree, was attacked by Mara, a demon capable of introducing an atmosphere of fear, regardless of whether it is fear of drought, hunger, disease or terrorism. Hordes of evil spirits led by Mara attacked the monk in various ways, but the stones, arrows and flames could not reach the edge of Siddhartha’s luminous aura. Instead of hurting him, they turned into flowers and fell at his feet, while he continued the meditation. According to other sources about the Buddha’s teaching, it is possible to avoid poison arrows if they come from far, but they cannot be stopped if they are shot from within. Arrows can be impregnated with poisons such as lust, anger, aggression, doubt, distraction, stupidity or selfish ecstasy.

Five Arrows focuses on a passive attitude, inaction. Tied and suspended on a golden thread, the arrows – wooden rays sharpened on both sides and painted black – are no longer used for hunting, just like the brass hunting horn placed on the ground with the bell facing down. The grounded instrument, whose position is in contrast to the one during hunting, suggests the cessation of unjustified violence and pointless suffering, opposition to dominance-based attitudes towards other living beings.











Jet lag, 2013
sculpture; synthetic leather made in China, brass, silk thread
100 x 50 x 10 cm













Heavy Metal, 2013
installation; full iron rodes with a few drilled holes, silk thread, black paint
various dimensions






Sad Dream Catcher, 2013
prepared found object
20 x 8 x 8 cm









American Dream, 2013
assamblage
50 x 50 cm










Confusional Arousals
 collage on the packaging of unused photo-paper, tape
15 x 21 cm, 2013


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