Yes/Emotion
2023concrete, wood, steel, jesmonite, epoxy, acrylic; 100x160x45cm
2023concrete, wood, steel, jesmonite, epoxy, acrylic; 100x160x45cm
This bench stands in relation to the film There was a Never, there was a Yes (2023), which is based on the orginal poem Venus transit (2022). Decorated with symbols featured in both the film and poem, the bench structurally resembles those set along the river in Mainz, where it was first exhibited. While existing in relation to the film, the bench stands as an independent piece. As such it challenges traditional notions of what is considered monumental. It remains undecided in its role - whether it seeks to claim the status of a cultural memorial or to exist as a quieter element of public architecture.
When shown together, it creates a bridge between the viewer and the film, connecting the audience to the world of its words and imagery. Experiencing each work through touch fosters an intimacy between the artwork, the viewer, and what lies beyond the context of an exhibition.
When shown together, it creates a bridge between the viewer and the film, connecting the audience to the world of its words and imagery. Experiencing each work through touch fosters an intimacy between the artwork, the viewer, and what lies beyond the context of an exhibition.







