Mental Block
Mental Block
Year: 2014
Medium: Stoneware ceramic
Dimensions: 35 x 75 x 25
Description
In the realm of ceramic art, I find inspiration in the dark comedy that unfolds when governments adopt policies that make the quote "Eyes are useless if the mind is blind" eerily relevant. Crafting my pieces with a satirical edge, I explore the absurdity of governmental actions that contribute to the brain drain phenomenon. Each ceramic creation becomes a vessel of mockery, a visual commentary on the shortsightedness of policies that drive away intellectual capital. The textures and shapes I sculpt reflect the twisted logic that governs decisions leading to a mass exodus of minds, leaving the homeland with a cerebral vacuum. As viewers engage with my work, they are prompted to question the wisdom behind actions that render eyes ineffective witnesses to the self-inflicted intellectual blindness imposed by those in power. Through satire, my ceramics aim to provoke a reflective pause on the consequences of government actions, shedding light on the paradox where eyes witness the departure of minds, but the vision remains painfully myopic.