Figure 8 On Canvas
Symbolic Loops: The Figure-Eight Garland Exploration
This body of work delves into the fascination with figure-eight garlands, infinite decorative ribbons derived from the "lemniscate" (the figure 8), the enigmatic symbol from algebraic geometry. The figure-eight is a symbol historically burdened with dualities. It carries an association with Neo-Nazi culture, as it is often represented by the code "88," while paradoxically being revered as auspicious in Chinese culture, especially as "888." In Jewish culture, the number 8 symbolizes new beginnings, introducing a painful tension. In Kabbalistic teachings, the number seven represents attainable perfection through natural methods, whereas eight signifies a realm beyond nature.
