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Although seemingly humorous, the work conveys a profound message about the human tendency to avoid confronting reality. The body remains visible—vulnerable and exposed—while the head, a symbol of thought and awareness, is hidden, refusing to “see.”
The sculpture becomes a metaphor for denial and a deliberate disconnection from everyday issues, suggesting a state of emotional and mental “no signal.” It is a subtle invitation to reflect on the moments when we choose to close our eyes, hoping that what we do not see does not exist.
Iulian Cristea
Iulian Cristea (b. 1991, Republic of Moldova) studied sculpture at the Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts in Chișinău, the National University of Arts in Bucharest, and the University of the Arts in Saarbrücken, Germany. He has been awarded in numerous national and international competitions, and his works have been exhibited in Bucharest, Luxembourg, Chișinău, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Craiova, and Bistrița.