CONCEPT DE CAGE PERSONNELLE, 2020

Installation, performance, woolen yarns

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The idea of a personal world conceived as a protective cage evokes a metaphorical space that each individual can create in order to navigate difficult situations. This cage offers a form of control in a world that is often unpredictable, fostering a sense of confidence and security.

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In the design of this space, its size and shape were essential to the concept. It had to remain relatively small so that it could be mentally grasped, while maintaining a visible opening at the top, allowing one to enter and leave when necessary. This opening emphasizes that the structure is not a form of confinement, but rather a temporary refuge, chosen and controlled.

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Wool yarn, a material that may appear physically fragile, takes on a deeper symbolic meaning here. Through the personal interpretation it invites, it can become imbued with a sense of solidity, protection, and permanence. In this way, the apparent fragility of the material stands in tension with the inner strength it represents.

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