This will be my time
The work consists of two metal dice, seemingly identical, polished and tempting, reflecting the contemporary desire to escape the everyday. In an attempt to break from boredom and routine, today’s society turns to activities that simulate winning and personal achievement, driven by hope and chance.
In reality, however, one of the dice is made of a different material and will gradually begin to rust. What initially appears as a harmless pleasure or distraction slowly reveals another truth. The promise of reward rarely materialises; instead, it feeds an addiction sustained by the belief that one more try cannot hurt. Over time, this illusion consumes its user, but rarely makes them give up.
Ana Ionescu
Ana Ionescu is a sculptor whose practice is deeply rooted in the idea of materiality, its subtleties but also the curious combinations resulted in the process. Exploring the physical properties and their resonance, she aims to uncover the poetic potential that lies within. Recently, her work is investigating the connection we have to the manmade world, to objects with materiality that turns against us, namely the harshness of the metal against the softness of the skin.