Eline Martherus

Netherlands

A central, constantly recurring, element in Hu is the Flower of Life. By definition the Flower of Life symbolizes creation and reminds us of the unity of everything: we are all built from the same blueprint. For Eline, the Flower of Life symbolizes a visual connection expressing the life that runs through all living things. The Flower of Life has given a deep spiritual meaning and forms of enlightenment to many, including Eline herself, and therefore has a central place in Hu.

Among the hectic pace which people live by nowadays, many people feel the need for peace of mind and purpose. Using the Flower of Life as a base, Eline tries to give people the point of centralization, or meaning, they are looking for. Regardless of the physical place where Hu has been presented so far, it always creates a dialogue and a sense of recognition and awareness within the viewer.