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COMMON GROUND →SOLACE
"SOLACE offers a profound vision of shared burdens and relief, redefining the embrace as a sanctuary of common ground"
The Narrative
The Narrative: A Sanctuary of Shared Humanity
SOLACE represents the emotional zenith of the triptych, conveying a profound, intricate form of enlightenment. As the perspective shifts to this close-up view, the boyish figure emerges with clarity, set against the masked countenance of the protector.
This "Common Ground", both the physical sand and the emotional shared basis, is where the weight of fear and loneliness is finally exhaled. Spannenburg draws from his complex history with Islamic cultures, moving from the distance of a soldier to the intimacy of an artist. He acknowledges the fear he felt as a gay man, yet chooses to find a sanctuary within the very symbols that once represented the unknown.
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- Keep exact spacing and line breaksI recognise the parallels in our struggles; I understand how often Muslim communities face discrimination, much like the LGBTQ+ community. Through my close friendships within the Muslim community, I have learned that it is more than possible to be embraced beyond our differences. We find each other on common ground."
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This work is a masterclass in tension and relief; the heavy, dark fabric acts as a shroud for sorrow, allowing the light to highlight the tenderness of the skin. For curators, this piece is a significant statement on the power of art to bridge the gap between "us" and "them," finding a universal language in the act of holding one another.
Visual Analysis
A portrait-oriented, high-contrast monochrome photograph. A close-up view of two figures embracing. The figure in the foreground is shirtless, their curly hair and back visible. The second figure is wrapped in dark, layered garments and a head covering, with only their eyes visible, looking directly toward the viewer. The background is a blurred sandy horizon.
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Year
2023

