________ crying …
… as restricted sign of sadness in ancient times, strong emotions were seen as dangerous, loss of control
… is still considered to be shameful, a sign of weakness
… can be done as an act of freedom
_____________ idea
crying as a ritual
> raise awareness of own emotions, emotional wellbeing
> breaking with the stigma: crying = weakness
candle
> soothing effect
> visual reminder of staying in touch with ourselveS
object _____________________
installation ________
performance _____________
_________ process
formfinding:
form of tears repeats itself endlessly when lighting it
> combination of old and new tears
> object that holds and visualizes emotions, companionship of emotional process
candle, rapeseed wax _________
silicone moulding _____________
25×4,5 _________________