2025
In recent years, the authoritarian politics of supreme leaders have become a major issue in many countries. Regardless of right or wrong, or personal interests, I felt fear and frustration as a citizen merely watching these events unfold. Through my work, I sought to express the absolute power and sense of fear that a nation's highest authority can evoke.
The black chains wrapping around the body symbolize oppression and the extension of influence exerted outward. They can also be displayed by connecting the chains to nearby plants or planters.
The ceramic material has sharp edges and is relatively fragile against impact. It is also comparatively heavy due to the attached metal chain. Please be aware that if the metal chain is pulled strongly, the joints may come apart. Once the joints have come apart, they cannot be repaired, so handle with care.
