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MERIT AWARDS
Merit award winner
JUANDRÉ
VAN ECK
GQEBERHA
This is a ceramic piece made from 90 % natural clay and 10%
commercial, simulating blood flow in the human body. This
piece is designed to be an interactive piece exploring the
critical importance of water for our survival. As the piece is
tilted gently, there is a sustained whistle representing the
steady rhythm of life, but if you rapidly move it, you evoke a
sporadic, panicked heartbeat, which symbolizes the reckless
use of our resources and the fear of scarcity and depletion.
The delicate flow of water and the fragile whistle’s pulse
reminds us that life is precious and fleeting, and the gentle,
soothing sound of the whistle can quickly turn to silence, and
in a moment, everything can come to an end. This piece is
meant to be moved and tilted from side to side and not only
to be looked at. Slowly or fast, but always with a firm grip.
Waters of life
Ceramics
42 cm x 32 cm x 16 cm
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