“Perfect No Love” is an exploration into the imperfections that define love and human relationships. This piece is composed of a 3 x 3 grid of tiles, each boasting a unique background color cast in epoxy, with a vibrant, textured heart at its center. These hearts are not singular entities but are intricately formed from numerous small hearts, which the artist refers to as a “Bouquet of Hearts.”
At first glance, the arrangement exudes a sense of harmony and symmetry, suggesting an illusion of perfection. However, upon closer examination, one heart is deliberately misaligned, disrupting the uniformity and underscoring the notion that true perfection is elusive, especially in love. This theme is further emphasized by the subtle imperfections present in each tile, variations in color, surface blemishes, or the organic irregularities of the heart shapes.
This interplay between order and imperfection invites the viewer to contemplate the duality of love, its beauty and its flaws, its predictability and its chaos. From afar, the artwork appears balanced, but close inspection reveals its intricate nuances, much like the layers of complexity within relationships.
Even the title, with its grammatical imperfection, serves as a deliberate statement, reinforcing the idea that imperfection is intrinsic to the experience of love.
Material:
Epoxy, MDF
Size:
38” x 38” x 1.5” (96.5 cm x 96.5 cm x 3.8cm)
Technique:
Epoxy casting
