"Miracle"

  
In moments of doubt, when hope seems far,

Miracles appear, like a guiding star.

Through darkest nights, they light the way,

A touch of wonder in life's display.

  
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Miracle

Traces

The Walk On - Documentary

Catastrophe is 

Polaroid Experiments

Botanical exchanges, 2022

Jibaro Soy 

sculpture build for Burningman 2023

purchased by: Jacob Entertainment in 2024

to by intsalled in 4th Street Neon Line District, Reno

Jibaro Soy

To feed and energize 8 billion people, agriculture has taken on the role of chief in today's economy. After sugar cane, maize is the second most widely grown crop in the world. The sculpture "Agreement. Energycorn" is made of earthenware, which is classically used for industrial tableware. To create the sculpture, whole corn plants were casted in around 20 different plaster moulds. Waste from industrial agriculture such as corn leaves, roots and stalks were used in the form of ash to create a glaze. During development, the maize plant takes in various elements. Fungicides, herbicides and insecticides also influence the chemical balance of the plants, which appear in ash glaze as brown, green, red impurities. The ceramic sculpture picks up on themes such as globalization and ecology.

Agreement. Energycorn

Ghost #1

COLONIALISM STRUGGLES

Island in the stream

The work I create is strongly linked to how I experience my mixed identity. As I was born in Ethiopia and adopted to the Netherlands. I find myself feeling like I lived in between two worlds. Where these two worlds overlap a third world was created. The objects I make are an expression of how I perceive my third world.I want to show the realm where the blur of these two worlds exists, as together they create the portal to my third world. My third world creates a surrealistic place that conveys a feeling of culture that does not belong anywhere. Conveying through imagery is how I adapted, conscious and unconscious to both cultures. I use the in-between world to comprehend my reality and create the illusion that I know where I belong. It serves as my safe space and coping mechanism for the mental fractures endured. I AM MOTHERLAND is about how I ground myself. Motherland is an entity I carry within. Where I find my sense of mother. This world is deeply rooted in representational power and symbolic meaning. 

  
There is a film and photography made in this collection. 

IAM MOTHERLAND 

**Cement, shellac, wood stain, ink, shredded paper, ash, gold leaf on found frame**

  
_Tic-Tac-Toe_ is one of my explorations playing with found frames and continues my exploration of juxtaposing multiple perspectives within a work; on the one hand it feels like an unfinished concrete ground with a child’s game (miswritten) carved within the still wet concrete. On the other, being hung on a wall within a frame, there is a sense of display. This relates as well for me to an exploration of childhood trauma and the excavations and presentations, whether tangible or intangible, one makes with them later in life.

Tic-Tac-Toe

Sunrise Tree House

Figghia mia

"Little Boggart" is a clay sculpture that captures the whimsical manifestation of inner fears. The artwork portrays a charming embodiment of anxiety, with the small boggart playfully keeping watch over the home. It establishes a connection with nature through the incorporation of wooden patterns and parts of a tree, adding an organic and grounded element to the piece.

The juxtaposition of the funny form and the protective role of the boggart creates a unique and intriguing narrative within the artwork.

Little Boggart

P A T H O S   X

_Heavy Drag_ is comparative analysis of the concept of friction. Upon reentry a space vehicle is subjected to 1000's of degrees of heat and requires immense engineered protective insulation to survive the trip. This intense heat is generated through the high speed friction of our atmosphere, ironically an insulating layer itself to the planet, but is also the force that allows the vehicle to slow enough for safe landings. Comparatively, the emotional frictions of the human experience also produces heat within the soul through our toil and strife. These experiences of unrequited or lost love, fear in the face of the seemingly insurmountable, or depression in depths of despair often are the catalyst to personal growth, fiery rebirth and proliferation of artistic expression shown here through poems and music or literary references.

Heavy Drag

The work has variable dimensions as it can stretch and coil according to the display area.

Gorgon IV

L'Avertissement, known as "The Warning," stands as a foreboding masterpiece that whispers of impending doom and the harbingers of fate. Each stroke of the brush carries a weight of urgency and unease, as if the very fabric of reality is fraying before our eyes. With an ethereal light casting long shadows, the painting seems to beckon towards hidden perils lurking just beyond the veil of perception. Through its evocative imagery and haunting symbolism, L'Avertissement serves as a chilling reminder of life's fragility and the inevitability of our own mortality.

  
The plot of L'Avertissement unfolds like a grim prophecy, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. It traces the journey of a solitary figure through a world teetering on the edge of collapse, haunted by visions of an impending apocalypse. Each brushstroke narrates a tale of fear and uncertainty, as the protagonist grapples with the weight of mortality and the enigma of what lies beyond. As viewers delve into the depths of the painting, they are ensnared by a surreal realm of twisting shadows and morphing shapes, where danger lurks in every corner.

  
L'Avertissement finds connection with other works in Wolf Dé Roses' portfolio through its exploration of existential dread, cosmic horror, and the human psyche. It forms part of a cohesive narrative delving into the darker recesses of the human imagination. In the broader context of the artist's body of work, L'Avertissement meditates on life's fragility and the ever-looming specter of death. It aligns with other pieces that probe the mysteries of the universe, urging viewers to confront mortality and contemplate the essence of reality.

  
The consequence of engaging with L'Avertissement is a profound sense of existential dread and awe, as viewers grapple with life's mysteries and their place within the cosmos. It serves as a stark reminder of life's transient nature and the inevitability of death. Through its haunting imagery and suggestive symbolism, L'Avertissement leaves an indelible imprint on the soul, inciting introspection and self-examination. It impels us to confront mortality and cherish life's fleeting beauty, even amidst the shadows of uncertainty and fear.

  
Patterned with cosmic horror and existential dread, L'Avertissement blurs the boundaries between reality and nightmare. It echoes swirling shadows and spectral apparitions, hinting at the boundless mysteries of the universe and humanity's insignificance in the face of eternity. Each brushstroke is a testament to the chaos of existence and the enigmatic nature of reality. As part of the broader narrative woven throughout Wolf Dé Roses' body of work, L'Avertissement serves as a stark reminder of life's ephemeral nature and the enigmas veiled beyond reality's confines.

  

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