OCTO | collective exhibition
For the OCTO collective exhibition, I presented KIZUNA, a collaborative work created with artisan Claudio Lamagni.
Kizuna is a Japanese word meaning “bond” or “connection.” Its kanji was chosen in Japan as the symbol of 2011 following a series of devastating natural disasters, reflecting themes of solidarity, interdependence, and collective resilience.
The concept also speaks to the dissolution of the individual self and the discovery of oneself through others.
Through the merging of our distinct artistic languages, we sought to express a personal vision deeply influenced by Zen philosophy and the idea of body, mind, and soul as a single, inseparable entity. At the heart of the collection lies the symbol of the heart itself - an archetype of love, authentic emotion, exchange, and vital energy. It becomes a recurring element that connects the works, embodying the invisible bonds that unite us.
Press:
mocu - Modena Cultura
Modena Today