Waters of Life

Juandre VAN ECK (Gqeberha)

Waters of life

Ceramics

42 cm x 32 cm x 16 cm

This is a ceramic piece made from 90 % natural clay and 10% commercial, stimulating blood flow in the human body. This piece is designed to be an interactive piece exploring the critical importance of water for our survival. As the piece is tilted gently, there is a sustained whistle representing the steady rhythm of life, but if you rapidly move it, you evoke a sporadic, panicked heartbeat, which symbolizes the reckless use of our resources and the fear of scarcity and depletion. The delicate flow of water and the fragile whistle’s pulse reminds us that life is precious and fleeting, and the gentle, soothing sound of the whistle can quickly turn to silence, and in a moment, everything can come to an end. This piece is meant to be moved and tilted from side to side and not only to be looked at. Slowly or fast, but always with a firm grip.