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Unwanted Fascination (used jade condom), 2019, jade, actual dimensions of the original
These fragile, essentially intimate sculptures obviously represent the authentic form of a used condom. This is an unpleasant, even morbid sight for some, especially in public, where such morbidities make us look away. In this case, however, we have a dilemma to solve, because these condoms are perfectly made of jade, a very hard semi-precious stone that is highly prized, especially in Asia, for its mysteriously translucent or opaque appearance. In fact, when sacralised in this way, we are almost inexorably drawn to this object to discover that this truly exclusive sculpture is masterfully crafted, and then to ask ourselves what this artefact actually is, given that it represents the souls lost in vain in a society where youcan only have one offspring.
Jade condoms are made by Chinese masters of Jade.
Unwanted Fascination (used jade condom), 2019, jade, actual dimensions of the original
Jade condoms are made by Chinese masters of Jade.