``True beauty is on the inside``
Installation/ wall objects by Maarten Donders
14x19x8cm 2011
Wood- ceramics-teeth-bone-brass-polyester
gold leaf-rubber-lead-textile-rope-leather
For me, "True Beauty is on the Inside" is a journey through layered emotions—identity, passion, melancholy, desire, and folly—all explored in a playful yet deeply evocative way. I see it as an invitation to reflect on the intricacies of human nature. The themes of lust and yearning are woven in through metaphor and symbolism, giving the piece a rich texture that captures the complex and sometimes conflicting facets of self and emotion.
Everyone Is Equal, Yet...
There will always be differences—gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, social class, mental and physical health, cultural or racial backgrounds, and more.
The piece, True Beauty Is on the Inside, reflects on our shared humanity, navigating the spectrum of similarities and differences. It touches on our experiences with suffering and resilience, the losses and victories we encounter, and ultimately, what we become in life.
This artwork celebrates the beauty in diversity and the hidden depth in each person, encouraging reflection on what truly makes us who we are. Through a mosaic of contrasting lives, it invites viewers to embrace a common ground, celebrating both the visible and unseen layers that define the human journey.
