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Running Away Towards You, 2023

Wool, plaster, recycled clothing and wire

34 x 22 x 12 cm

The artwork explores the delicate boundary between the ordinary and the extraordinary, capturing the fragility of a child's perception of reality. At the heart of the piece lies a vivid childhood memory: at the age of six, Jasper witnessed a surreal transformation when a family friend - a magician - turned two ordinary stones into a living bird with a simple toss.

This moment, both mesmerizing and terrifying, marked a profound rupture in Garvida's understanding of the world. The solid, inert stones became a creature of motion and freedom, shattering the presumed stability of the everyday. Overwhelmed by the sudden shift in reality, the child instinctively turned to his father, seeking comfort in the warmth of his embrace - a sharp contrast to the chilling shock of the magical encounter. The event left an indelible impression, blending wonder with fear in a moment that would echo throughout Garvida’s creative journey.

'Running Away Towards You', a deeply personal and evocative work, was exhibited at the Chianciano Biennale 2024.

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