So close / So far away

So Close / So Far Away is about the strange contradiction of human connection. As the work is painted on a block made of concrete, the artwork evokes the feeling of being trapped inside, representing the walls we build between ourselves and others. Two people can occupy the same space, or in this case: be in the same box, and yet exist in entirely different realities. Like day and night, they are close enough to touch, but at the same time existing in completely different worlds. The walls may feel solid and immovable, but the question remains: how do we break free?

This project was initiated by Street Art Streets (www.streetartstreets.nl) and part of their Young Talent Block project.