Sapere aude
Jaar: 2024
Techniek installation
Materiaal: glas en light
Sapere Aude: Dare to Enlighten
In a world often shrouded in shadows and confusion, three glowing crosses rise from the landscape. Towering like power pylons, they stand firmly rooted, each radiating a bright, pulsating light that pierces the darkness and illuminates the mind. These crosses embody the core values of the Enlightenment: reason, humanity, respect, and tolerance.
Each cross symbolizes an essential principle:
- Reason – The guiding light of rationality, inviting us to think clearly and without prejudice.
- Humanity – The warmth of compassion and our shared quest for a just and equitable world.
- Tolerance – The bridge between differences, forging paths of understanding and harmony.
The lines connecting the crosses spark and hum with invisible energy, a metaphor for the unbreakable links between these ideals. Just as electricity powers the modern world, these principles fuel the spirit and the fabric of society. Surrounding the structures is a landscape of intricate beauty—a fusion of natural splendor and industrial might. The light from the crosses reflects on the surface of a nearby river, rippling with perpetual motion, symbolizing connection and transformation.
“Have the courage to use your own understanding,” these pylons silently proclaim to the sky, echoing Kant’s timeless exhortation. Sapere Aude—dare to know, dare to think, dare to act. These words challenge us to ignite the light of our own reason and resist the inertia of ignorance and dogma.
The glowing crosses remind us that enlightenment is not a final destination but an ongoing journey of courage and self-awareness. They call on us to be carriers of light, to wield our own understanding, and to collectively build a world where reason and humanity stand as the pillars of our existence.
december 27th, 2024