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FRAGILITY
Henrike Altes
Germany

Breathing
Lungs. Such a strong organ, with such fragile structures. In some situations, I find it difficult to breathe or my breathing is very fast. It is directly linked to how I feel. In the same way, a deep breath can calm me down.
Lungs give us a lifetime of breath and at the same time they symbolize how fragile life is.

Necklace « Breathing », 2025
320 x 240 x 35 mm
Fabric, embroidery thread, yarn, beads
Embroidery, sewing
Photo : Claudia Fahlbusch
You can wear it from both sides

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