Heritage

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Artist: Eszter Bornemisza

Title: Heritage

Attribution: Heritage, 2022, Eszter Bornemisza

Year: 2022

Materials: Vintage clothing parts, strings, paper pulp and concrete

Dimensions: 190 x 190 x 120 cm

Image Statement: In every family's history, threads of hardship, triumph, and secrecy weave a complex tapestry that shapes successive generations. This piece explores this intricate interplay of ancestral experiences and their lasting impact on identity formation. The monumental female dress, built from fragile fragments of vintage clothing forms a metaphor for the overwhelming presence of familial legacy. It pays homage to the family members -often the women - who sensitively navigate the family history, who not only transmit information but model resilience and healthy processing past traumas. By visualizing the physical and emotional weight of heritage, the installation invites viewers to reflect on familial narratives and the potential for transforming inherited burdens into sources of strength and understanding.