Éphémère

Our skin is constantly expressing emotions that are sometimes veiled, morose feelings. For some, these emotions are released through diseases such as vitiligo, eczema, OCD, … for others anxiety leads to self-destructive behaviour. Humans are constantly striving for perfection, but why does it always have to be smooth? We should face what is right in front of us: our hands and their “imperfections”. A wrinkle that gets deeper, a bone that becomes apparent, a skin that peels off… We should take the time to observe our hands, our skin and focus on fragments, discover and begin to appreciate every little part of ourselves, and stop hiding them. With this work, Julia wants to share this ability to find perfection in imperfections, beauty in what has lived, what defines us. The process of making the jewel became more important than the final result. She exposed the silver to prolonged pressure and explored its limits. In addition to its cracks, the metal takes shape and a texture is created once the tension is released. Photographer: Lineta Liduma