“Wall of confrontation in human consciousness”
The Wall of Confrontation represents the boundaries set by nationalities, religions, territorial divisions, society circles, families in the human minds. Society´s mission has always been to subdue the consciousness of as many as possible. Those thinking or feeling differently from the society are trapped. They suffocate, they revolt, beat themselves against the wall, try to jump it over, distance themselves from others, but are brought back and back again to the social influence of the group they think they belong.
It is known that we need to strive in a tribe in order to survive. Tribes usually have their rulers and rules that shouldn´t be violated.
Is it possible to survive staying in harmony with your thoughts, feelings & opinions, be truthful to yourself and honest to others? We face the alternative to become part of a bigger group or to flee. Social conflicting systems, beliefs and principles given an alternative become a wall, when one has to choose, when neither of the two versions may be acceptable to him, but he is still compelled to choose.
Every condition creates an artificial feeling that there is no other alternative, but at the same time it’s the alternative which raises the wall.
All contradictions stem in the human mind. Accepting a new different kind of solution, which may be a way out, at first, creates a feeling of fear and that feeling of novelty takes one back to the barrier.
The basic principle of freedom is that a person should make a choice independently, not on the basis of environmental conditions. Circumstances may include not only external factors but our inner emotions as well.
“Great Unification”
The installation “Great Unification” reflects the deeply existential need of humanity to seek a higher idea, power, or truth around which different people or structures unite. The light in the center is a metaphor for the higher force that everyone present strives towards. This light is not just a physical object; it symbolizes what makes interaction, communication, and unification possible.
The various chairs arranged around the light symbolize unique structures or individual human entities, each with its own form, history, and meaning. Despite their diversity, all these elements are united around the common source—the light, which gives them new meaning and purpose. In this act of unification, different and seemingly mismatched objects come together to create something greater than just the sum of its parts. It becomes a collective striving for unity in the face of something grand, something that transcends individual differences.
The shadows cast on the walls appear significantly larger and more imposing than the chairs themselves, symbolizing the significance and greatness that comes with uniting around a higher idea. They show that by uniting around a common source of truth or power, we become something much greater than merely separate parts.
The existential concept of this work lies in the idea that the light is like the higher meaning of life, an idea that we all strive for. However, in order to experience this meaning, we must unite and direct our efforts toward the common light. Without this light, we remain mere shadows, condemned to disconnection and fragmentation.
“The Great Unification” emphasizes the importance of a higher force in human life, which gives us a common goal and compels us to overcome internal and external barriers.