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The Monster With The Many Heads
vase in glazed ceramic made by Niki Danai
$7,714.93
£5,742.18
€6,490
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A$11,519.34
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About the Item
The piece explores themes of identity, internal conflict, and escape from
society, reflecting the story of Y., a hybrid creature consisting of a lion, a goat,
and a snake. It serves as an allegory for how mental health conditions can
fracture one’s identity, giving rise to divided personalities as a response to
trauma.
The pieces are part of the MMXV Bestiary project, which reflects on forms
of contemporary “monstrosity” emerging within a climate of uncertainty and
social disorientation. Inspired by lived experiences, the artist developed semifictional narratives that interlace complex emotional states with ancient myths of innocents transformed into monsters. Within this bestiary, mythical figures intersect with their modern counterparts, both influenced by circumstances perceived as binding and difficult to escape. Their stories overlap: claws subtly merging with contemporary symbols, tails aligning with calming remedies. Each piece embodies one of these hybrid narratives, with clay, like myth, transcending time and reflecting emotions suspended between resilience and fragility.
The monster with the many heads was part of the performance Exhibition "The Theater of Things" the show transformed the gallery into a domestic stage — an ever-evolving space shaped by the creative voices of seven designers. Each night, one of them slept in the space. Each morning, a journalist, curator, or critic joined for coffee and conversation — exploring what it means to live among collectible pieces.
Inspired by radical gestures like Gianni Pettena’s La Casa all’Elba and Joseph Beuys’ Coyote performance, the exhibition is both lived experience and open dialogue.
Unique piece.
- Creator:Niki Danai (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Glazed
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- Date of Manufacture:2024
- Production Type:New Custom(One of a Kind)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
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- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10466245425162
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