What if we’d never known this? (2023) velvet, expanding foam, mdf, crin 100cm x 80cm x 5cm

Two velvet brains are attached to, yet float above, a set of velvet emoji lips—the universal symbol for flirting. This whimsical arrangement channels the mysteries of sexual attraction and the unpredictable consequences of choice, all while engaging with the modern visual lexicon of love. The piece playfully explores how our deepest cognitive processes intertwine with the contemporary shorthand of emojis, blending the cerebral with the sensual in a way that both delights and provokes. It’s a cheeky nod to the enigma of desire, capturing the tension between intellect and emotion in a world where a simple icon can carry a universe of meaning.

Photo Credit @JulesLister