Inspired by Freud’s belief that dreams provide a window into the unconscious mind, "Boundless" delves into the intricate relationship between psychology and body language. Freud posited that by analyzing the manifest content of dreams—the literal events within them—we can uncover the latent content, or the symbolic and unconscious meanings. Repressed feelings often surface as fears, anxieties, and desires in our dreams, offering insights into our deeper selves.
"Boundless" addresses the profound impact of psychological disturbances on the body. When the spirit is afflicted with depression, inner resistance, and disruptions to healthy breathing and sleep, the body responds with immediate symptoms of atrophy and anger. Nightmares become a nightly ordeal, characterized by suffocating sensations and emotional tension. The struggle for breath during these nightmares symbolizes the body's and psyche's suffering—a phenomenon difficult to articulate through words alone.
This exhibition focuses on the expressive power of hands, which, apart from facial expressions, are the richest system of body language. Hands convey emotions and physical reactions uniquely through gestures, palm prints, and fingerprints. Unlike facial expressions, which can be deceptive, the reactions and nerves in our hands reveal the truth. Through a series of sculptures depicting various hand postures, "Boundless" seeks to explore and release inner mental stress, creating a linguistic structure that each viewer can interpret in their own way.
Each sculpture in the exhibition embodies the consciousness of the body part it represents, inviting viewers to reflect on their own psychological and physical experiences. "Boundless" is an invitation to engage with the silent language of our hands and to find connection and release through this artistic exploration.
