Universal Archetypes

In my series "The Invisibles", the removal of the face (and thus individuality) is understood not as a loss, but as a liberation that directs attention to three fundamental elements.

1. Body Posture: The Immediate Language of the Body

When the face as the primary carrier of emotions is absent, the body takes over all communication. Body posture is defined as "the immediate language of the body".

Example from the works: In *Fracture Lines*, we see a kneeling figure with a lowered head. Here, posture alone expresses "surrender" and deep contemplation, without us needing to see any facial expression. In The Architecture of Distance, emotional distance is conveyed purely through the geometric arrangement and orientation of the bodies to one another.

2. Light: The Power of Illumination as Truth

Light in this series is far more than just illumination; it is philosophically described as "The power of illumination as truth". It often functions as a visible sign of inner states or spiritual essence.

Example from the works: In *Fracture Lines*, the cracks in the figure glow from within, transforming fragility into luminescence. In *Emanation*, the figure radiates light, marking the moment when "inner essence becomes visible manifestation". In *The Binding Light*, light even becomes physically tangible as a connection that binds two figures together.

3. Connection: The Depth of Human Relationship

The third aspect focuses on "the depth of human relationship". Without individual identities (Who are these people?), the focus shifts to how they relate to one another. The works examine the mechanisms of proximity and distance.

Example from the works: In The Luminous Embrace, light emerges only through the embrace; it is the connection itself that creates the glow. Conversely, *The Binding Light* explores the ambivalence of connection – the light here is "simultaneously bridge and barrier".

These three aspects – posture, light, and connection – enable the transformation of the figures into what I call "universal archetypes". They no longer represent a specific person, but embody human states such as "grief itself" or "connection itself".