Many arms that cannot reach

Multimedia videoinstallation,
2022

Materials: spandex, polyester filling, cardboard, newspapers, beamer, Raspberry pi

Duration: 8 min
Circumference: 3 m
Hight: 1,2 m
Weight: ca 10 kg


The narrative revolves around the experience of profound despair despite the array of pos- sibilities at hand. It doesn‘t depict a realm of destruction or mere existence; rather, it por- trays a profound sense of regret and fear, suffo- cating life with every missed opportunity. The numerous arms, eyes, and mouths symbolize an attempt at self-development and movement, yet they remain intricate and uncontrollable.

The artwork encapsulates a sentiment akin to the depths of depression: a body equipped with all the necessary elements for freedom, yet trapped in the shadows of internal turmoil, hindering any action.

Comprising a sculpture and a looping video projected onto it, the work captures diverse facial expressions: fear, despair, calm, and sadness. However, the facial features are not synchronized; they undulate like waves, resem- bling a seismic chain, adding a poignant layer of complexity to the emotional depth