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Bearer of Memory

Year 2020
Medium Plaster (Gypsum) and Acrylic Paint
Dimensions 30cmH × 30cmW
Location Unknown
Materials Unknown

Description

The Bearer of Memory is a sculptural portrait that explores the emotional weight carried by those who have survived war, displacement, and loss. The figure's worn facial expression reflects resilience shaped by suffering, while the abstract form supporting the head symbolizes memories that can neither be abandoned nor forgotten. Rather than depicting a single individual, the sculpture represents countless people who continue to carry their past with them, preserving identity and dignity despite destruction. It is a tribute to human endurance and the invisible burden of memory.

Artist Notes

Cast and finished by hand with a metallic gold patina. The work is part of an ongoing artistic exploration of memory, identity, and the psychological impact of war and displacement.

Archival Status: public

Gallery

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