Crossing the line
Crossing the line
White Box Framed Size H 21.25” x W 21.25” x D 2” (Glass fronted) Weight 5lbs
“Crossing the line” explores the notion of identity in migration, how individuals lose their sense of being and cultural belonging, when forced to move because of displacement, war or the search for a better life.
The series of sculptures of faceless, human icons. This is to represent the current portrayal of migrant populations. They are dehumanised into a single entity, as crowds, without a voice. With such portrayals, we as the viewers are often unable to establish direct empathy, as there are no individuals to relate with, and sometimes the human element is obscured below the surface.
I have called this Relief sculpture " Crossing the line". Humans migrate across thresholds into lands where migrants are not wanted.
I explore the notion of identity in migration, how individuals lose their sense of being and cultural belonging, when forced to move because of displacement, war or the search for a better life.
The series of relief sculptures begin with faceless, human icons. This is to represent the current portrayal of migrant populations. They are dehumanised into a single entity, as crowds, without a voice. With such portrayals, we as the viewers are often unable to establish direct empathy, as there are no individuals to relate with, and sometimes the human element is obscured below the surface.
Size H 21.25 X W21.25 X D2 Weight 5lbs
Size H 21.25 X W21.25 X D2 Weight 5lbs