"It's Not Whether You Win or Lose, but How You Play the Game" is a two-panel artwork that blurs the boundaries between 2D and 3D, inviting viewers to explore both the front and back of the joined canvases simultaneously. Part of a series examining hidden narratives in ordinary objects, this piece uncovers deeper meanings behind a seemingly playful subject: a wooden Nutcracker.
On one side, the Nutcracker appears intact but worn, while the other side reveals it colorful yet fragmented into pieces. These contrasting perspectives highlight two moments in time, offering narratives of resilience, transformation, and fragility. The juxtaposition reflects the dualities of playfulness and consequence, gaming and stakes, victory and defeat.
The work draws attention to the complexity of perspectives, emphasizing that outcomes are less significant than the process itself. Through its layered storytelling the piece invites viewers to reflect on the dualities and possibilities inherent in every "game" we play, both literal and metaphorical.
2024 , Acrylic on canvas
24 x 48 x 4 inches
"It's not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game."
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