sandra Daniel
A recent project was developed in response to the theme Being Human. I began with the vertebra of a tuna fish, which I cast in glass using the lost wax process. For me, the fish vertebrae acts as a metaphor — a reminder that humans are not more important than animals, nor they than us. We’re part of a shared, interdependent existence. Alongside the glass piece, I created plaster versions of the vertebra and worked with other found objects, exploring material contrast, structure, and transformation. The work grew into an installation titled The Garden of Gethsemane, referencing a place of reflection, betrayal, and moral crisis. In the context of today’s world — fractured by inequality, environmental collapse, and political brutality — it speaks to how far humanity can fall. Though abstract, the forms suggest a deeper tension. The installation invites viewers to reflect on their place within the natural world, and on what it truly means to be human.