Wall

In “Wall” Lady Kunst (Jacqueline Delaye) presents us with a vibrant scene laden with symbolism that encapsulates the action of resistance and the destruction of barriers. The work, with its backdrop of bricks painted in rainbow colors, instantly evokes the imagery of a wall, possibly in reference to the Berlin Wall, a global emblem of division and oppression, but reimagined here with an explosion of life and diversity.

The central figure, with palpable energy and a facial expression that oscillates between determination and comical surprise, wields a hammer, the archetypal tool of demolition and radical change. In her other arm, she holds a vibrant green lamb, an element that introduces a layer of surrealism, innocence, and perhaps sacrifice or rebirth. The lamb, traditionally associated with meekness and vulnerability, here becomes an unlikely companion in an act of subversion.

The figure’s bright clothing and blond hair add a touch of theatricality and glamour to the action, suggesting that confronting barriers does not have to be somber, but can be an empowering and even performative act. The choice of rainbow colors for the wall not only adds visual dynamism, but may also allude to diversity, inclusion, and the promise of a brighter future once divisions are overcome.

“Wall” is a powerful visual statement about the need to tear down the walls, both physical and symbolic, that divide us. Lady Kunst invites us to reflect on individual agency in the fight against oppression, the beauty that emerges from the destruction of old structures, and the unexpected combination of strength and tenderness needed to forge a path toward true freedom. It is an image that celebrates the audacity of breaking with the established order and the hope of rebuilding on the rubble of division.

• Fine Art Print auf Alu-Dibond
• 3 of a kind pieces
• 60cm x 40 cm
• Limited edition
• Authenticity Certificate numbered and signed by the artist

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ABOUT LADY KUNST

Lady Kunst’s work is a mixture of apathy, courage and desperation. For Lady Kunst, life is a theater in which we are all protagonists. Lady Kunst’s work focuses on political and commercial aspects, making a severe criticism of the current values of society, especially luxury, consumption and advertising.

“My work is a mixture of apathy, courage and desperation. In order better represent the political issues of the society, I had created the fictional figure of Lady Kunst.“

Jacqueline Delaye has a multidisciplinary background based in social studies and arts. She studied Social Anthropology in Mexico city. Cinema and Tv in Barcelona and Art and Culture Management in Paris. She worked as a video artist and documentary filmmaker around Europe.

After living in different countries like USA, England, France, Spain, Italy and México Jacqueline moved to Berlin, Germany her home since 15 years.

in 2019 she moved for 4 years to the archipelago Azores, on the island of Sao Miguel, in order to take the inspiration of nature. Now she came back to the great city of Berlin to keep breathing the inspiration of human society.

I started in the art world when I was 19 years old…continue reading