Ebba #1 S [Limited Edition of 25] Photograph

Available formats: 50 x 50 cm [approximately 20 x 20 inches] 100 x 100 cm [approximately 40 x 40 inches] 200 x 200 cm [approximately 80 x 80 inches] Also available as a print behind acrylic glass with frame. Please contact curator@saatchiart.com if you are interested. __________________________________________________ The visual symbolism of this artwork reaches deep into classical mythology, originating from the story of Andromeda. The two silicone rings, sprawling across the lips like chain links, echo the shackles with which Andromeda was bound to a rock. They represent those personal bonds and ties that keep us tethered in our everyday lives. However, the narrative's unexpected twist lies in the hue of the picture. The glaring magenta, reminiscent of a pulsating nightclub, brings to mind freedom, dance, and self-expression. It undercuts and contrasts with the solemn symbolism of the chains by pointing towards a state of liberation and self-actualization. The image reminds us that despite the shackles we carry, the opportunity for joy, expression, and transformation is always present.