Weight of Escape by IRADUKUNDA Remy in Kigali

Weight of Escape

This installation sculpture appears to depict a human figure made from wire and aluminum foil**, kneeling and clutching a pile of glass bottles. The figure is dynamic, expressive, and evokes a strong emotional reaction through its posture and materials. "Weight of Escape"The figure's form, composed of tangled wire and foil, symbolizes vulnerability, entrapment, and fragility. The cluster of bottles often associated with alcohol suggests themes of addiction, dependency, or escapism. The kneeling posture could reflect struggle, surrender, or seeking help, implying an inner battle or moment of breakdown. The use of transparent and reflective materials emphasizes transparency and exposure, possibly pointing to the raw and often hidden realities of personal or social issues like substance abuse. The installation invites viewers to reflect on the burden of unhealthy coping mechanisms and the human need for support and healing.

Medium: Aluminum, Metal, Mixed Material

Meet the Artist

Iradukunda

Kigali, Rwanda

Iradukunda Remy is a Rwandan visual artist based in Kigali, specializing in live painting, sculpture, and mural art. He began his artistic journey in 2013 at École d’Art de Nyundo and later studied Creative Design at the University of Rwanda from 2016 to 2020. In 2018, he co-founded Envision Art Collective Kigali alongside American curator Peter Lee Haejin. Remy has represented Rwanda internationally, including a government mission to Luanda, Angola, where he showcased Rwandan culture through live painting at the Luanda Peace and Cultural Biennial in 2019. His work includes commissions for notable institutions such as Imbuto Foundation, the American Embassy in Rwanda, Kigali Arena, Rwanda Events, and the Government of Rwanda. He has also exhibited internationally, including in Rwanda Retold at MoCADA Museum in New York City. Since 2020, Remy has created numerous public murals across Rwanda and currently serves as the manager of Envision Gallery in Kigali.

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