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ARTWORK

Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin, 2024

Iron sculpture

39.3 × 39.3 × 39.3 in (100 × 100 × 100 cm)

Edition of 8

 

348.1.1.24JNY

 

“Hemoglobin” explores the essential exchange that sustains life through a red iron cube whose six sides are perforated with dots and lines. These openings allow air and light to flow through the sculpture, evoking the continuous rhythm of breathing and the vital role of hemoglobin in transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.

 

Iron, both the material of the sculpture and a fundamental component of hemoglobin, establishes a direct connection between the physical structure of the artwork and the biological processes it represents. The constant exchange of absorption and release becomes a metaphor for personal growth, reflecting how we acquire and let go of knowledge, emotions, and experiences.

 

“Hemoglobin” invites us to recognize the delicate balance between receiving and giving, individuality and interdependence. Through its open structure, the sculpture reminds us that life depends on continuous exchange and that every element exists in connection with a greater whole.