Nuria Briones Perez

Explosion

Spain, 2010

Necklace

Materials:

Polyurethane and spray

Techniques:

Model and paint the polyurethane

Dimension in cm:

17 x 32 x 40

Artist Statement:

The piece is based on The Middle East,

specifically in the blasts of the bombs used

in war. The necklace has an organic shape

which makes reference to the explosions. It

seems to be uncomfortable because of its

thickness since it prevents you from

lowering your head. With this work I

wanted to represent the discomfort endured

by people of these countries because of war

consequences. It is painted with black and

grey colors representing the smoke of the

blasts, the death and the pain such

conflicts cause to people who is not guilty.

The materials used also reflect cultural and

religious intolerance.

What was your starting point or your

inspiration for doing this project?

I was inspired by the daily television news

about the Middle East.

Do you have a personal (or other)

connection to the exhibition’s theme?

No, I do not have any connection with the

blasts of the Middle East, and I am glad of

that, but I am really worried about that

situation.

What were the main reasons for choosing

the materials, shapes or technique in your

work?

I chose the polyurethane to make my piece

because it is a material which increases its

volume as it gets dry. And I thought it was

the best one to represent an explosion. I did

this shape to reflect the discomfort and the

pain of living always in war. Finally I

painted it with dark colours to represent

smoke, death and pain.

What kind of feeling you wish the viewers

will get from your work?

I would like to give people some knowledge

about the situation in the Middle East. I

think my project represents clearly an

explosion and before seeing it I would like

people to get interested on this hard matter.