Match 2019
Match 2019, phonolite, block of wood
In the bigger picture, we are the victims of the thrill and magic contained in the inventions of us humans. Technology molds our being.
The sudden spark in a person’s hand turns the match into something powerful. For all initiates, the match is a helpful everyday item. But those who do not know this technique fall into an alarmed state, comparable to the terror of a sudden thunderclap.
Phonolite is a volcanic rock. In the sculpture, the material stands for fire-breathing eruption and its flat shape and matt surface allude to the ignition head of a match. The silhouette of the stone is derived from a steep hill.
The match as powerful magic in human hands conveys an allusion to the availability of elemental forces. The sculpture aims to stimulate abstract thinking.