Victoria Adam
For a melancholic (Groinbellyvoiceteethcrown)
What does it all mean?
For a melancholic (Groinbellyvoiceteethcrown) is the title of this work. Sounds like a magic spell. Add space and things will become more clear.
Body
Groin, belly, voice, teeth, crown. The title refers to these body parts. They also point to the heights on which the parts of the work are hung. These body parts are connected to emotions. When you’re sad, your voice breaks. When you’re nervous you feel it in your stomach.
For a melancholic
The first part of the title refers to an old system of moods and temperaments.
Liquid gold
Any idea what’s inside these glass bulbs? It looks like fluid gold, in different shades. Yes, it’s honey. Honey has a long medicinal history. The ancient Egyptians made offerings of honey to their gods and they used it as an embalming fluid and a dressing for wounds. Today some believe that this sweetener has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Which artwork are you? And which one would you like to be?