In the vastness of our oceans, the mighty whale—an emblem of freedom and harmony—glides. But the world's magnificent leviathan, once deemed indestructible, is now symbolised by a delicate origami form, highlighting its fragility in the face of human greed. The fragile origami whale, crafted meticulously from paper, mirrors the delicate existence of these giants. In contrast, its imprint on resilient aluminium speaks to the whale's innate strength, both as a creature and as a symbol. This contradiction reflects reality: the gentle giants of the sea, powerful yet perilously close to vanishing. Iceland hunts these majestic creatures, only to face a diminishing appetite for their flesh. Most of that meat ends up in Japan, crossing seas to feed an ever-shrinking market.
My work screams a silent question - how can something so mighty be so vulnerable? This whale, printed on aluminium, symbolises the immense weight of our choices and the heavy consequences of our actions. It's a call to confront the hard truths, to recognise that what seems indestructible can, in fact, be broken.
