Hope Blooms?

The juxtaposition of the hard, sharp lines of weapons with the delicate and soft appearance of flowers accentuates the deep conflict between peace and violence. Placing colorful flowers on the barrels of guns conveys this message to the viewers, reminding them that peace and beauty persist even in the presence of violence, and that hope remains resilient.

This contrast is particularly poignant at a time when simple gestures, such as offering flowers to police officers during protests, become acts of resistance and hope. These gestures remind us that even in moments of tension and confrontation, it is possible to find means of peaceful communication and share a message of solidarity and non-violence.

However, to underscore the absence of hope, a distinct presentation representing a withered flower is introduced, symbolizing plaster, jesmonite, dried flower, 40 x 20 x 15 cm, 2023 despair within hope.