X
2012-2013
AGATE, MILK
120 × 90 × 3 CM

Positioned beneath a massive sound system that is switched off, this work represents the clotting of a sound—a sound so loud that it becomes transformed into material. The drawing in onyx and milk depicts a snake that is eating/regurgitating a man. This symbol of rebirth appears in different cultures and eras of humankind. It can be found in the Biblical text of Genesis, in Mayan, Egyptian, and Greek iconography, as well as in the symbol of the Italian car company Alfa Romeo or in the arms of the Visconti family, emblematic of the city of Milan."

The nature of this work delves deeply into themes of metamorphosis and cyclical renewal. By positioning "X" beneath an inactive yet imposing sound system, it suggests potential energy waiting to be unleashed. The choice to depict a snake consuming and regurgitating a man adds layers of complexity to this theme. In many cultures, snakes are seen as symbols of both destruction and creation; they shed their skin to renew themselves, embodying cycles of death and rebirth.

This duality is further emphasized by using materials like onyx and milk—elements that contrast yet complement each other. Onyx represents strength and permanence while milk symbolizes nourishment and transience. Together, they create a visual metaphor for life's inherent contradictions: stability versus change, permanence versus impermanence.

By referencing various cultural symbols—from Biblical stories to modern corporate logos—this work underscores humanity's shared heritage and collective unconscious. It invites viewers to reflect on how ancient archetypes continue to shape contemporary identities across different contexts.