Catinca Malaimare
23 5/8 x 15 3/4 x 23 5/8 in.
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Wishing Bone (Green) serves multiple purposes within the context of the "Astropriest" performance. It functions as a sculpture, an integral element of the installation, and an interactive object. When installed on the gallery wall, it acts as a trace of the performance, while also standing independently as an individual sculpture. The artist has meticulously brush-painted the vintage leather, enhancing its visual appeal with a glossy oil coating. This treatment elevates the ordinary object, capturing the viewer's attention from a fresh perspective.
The layers and intricate details of the saddle shed light on the craftsmanship of the artisans who handcrafted it. By excluding horses from the imagery, a new and unique meaning emerges, allowing viewers to perceive this object in an entirely different way. A chain attached to the ceiling lifts the layers of leather, unveiling shapes that evoke the anatomy of the human body, particularly a vulva and its labia, while other elements suggest more phallic forms. The act of mounting the saddles itself hints at the theme of sexuality, revealing the artist’s interest in our intimate relationship with technological tools.
