Yes/Emotion
2023concrete, wood, steel, jesmonite, epoxy, acrylic; 100x160x45 cm
2023concrete, wood, steel, jesmonite, epoxy, acrylic; 100x160x45 cm
This bench stands in relation to the film There was a Never, there was a Yes. 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. The bench creates a bridge between the viewer and the film, connecting the audience to its words and imagery. Experiencing the work also through touch fosters an intimacy between the artwork, the viewer, and the world beyond the context of an exhibition.
At the same time, the bench stands as an independent piece, challenging 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.
At the same time, the bench stands as an independent piece, challenging 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.