Tag: sculpture

Goldendean’s VESICA PISCIS draws from a geometric shape that is formed by the intersection of two circles of the same radius, with the centre of each circle on the circumference of the other. This extraordinary, deceptively simple light art work asks us to reflect on how existence is not a binary but rather a spectrum of intersectional experiences within our humanity.

The Vesica Piscis is one of the most enduring symbols in human visual culture. The Vesica Piscis is a geometric shape formed by the intersection of two circles of the same radius, with the center of each circle on the circumference of the other. It resembles an almond or a pointed oval and is often associated with sacred geometry, representing concepts of unity, balance, and interconnectedness in various spiritual and philosophical traditions.

Geometric forms such as the circle, the vesica piscis, and the Flower of Life, symbolize unity and interconnectedness,  These can be seen as metaphors for the non-binary experience, emphasizing the inherent interconnectedness of all gender identities and the harmonious coexistence of multiple gender expressions within a singular framework. By transcending the binary, non-binary individuals seek to find a harmonious equilibrium between (or even beyond)  the masculine and feminine energies within themselves and in society at large.

It often serves as a bridge between the material and spiritual worlds, embodying principles of harmony, balance, and unity. Non-binary identities challenge the conventional binary understanding of gender as strictly male or female. Instead, they recognize and honor the diversity of gender experiences that exist beyond this binary framework.

Production Design by Shruthi Nair and fabrication by Philip Masunda with LED reticulation by Ornate Concepts.

INHALEXHALE is a lightbox installation that calls us to both individual and communal acts of self-care in response to the crisis of breathlessness and social anxiety experienced by so many during this era of late capitalism, where ecological catastrophe, corruption and police brutality quite literally threatens to rob us of our breath. 

The installation, made from reflective ‘gold’ materials, set to a radial rising from the ground like the rays of the sun, provides a point of focus and reflection for the viewer to remain present, and establish inner calm,  acting as a visual representation of the process of mindful breathing, the rhythm and flow from inhale(to)exhale.

Production management by Shruthi Nair and fabrication by Ornate Concepts.