As a child, I used to dream about flying

“As a Child, I Used to Dream About Flying” continues the artistic approach begun in the solo exhibition “Do I Need a Map to Travel to the Center of the Earth?”, held at Atelier 35 Gallery in Bucharest. The works in that exhibition formed an encyclopedic collection of oversized, strange objects that seemed gathered from a child’s creative table. Beyond their appearance, each object fit within the typology of the cabinet of curiosities, offering a playful reflection on contemporary political issues through the lens of a fictional character to whom this collection is attributed: a scientist situated between childhood innocence and the ambition of genius.

The oversized elements that compose the flying apparatus appear to originate from the protagonist’s cluttered desk, who, through a creative assemblage of seemingly insignificant tools, has constructed an airplane. The work evokes the author’s inclination toward bold dreams and the creativity specific to early stages of life. At the same time, the fascination with flight and technological progress reveals the scientist’s character, who aspires to transcend the human condition.

A 50-ban and a 1-euro coin form the wheel set, symbolizing Romania’s collaboration with European states and supporting the ongoing path toward integration.