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Freundschaft II
Daniel Bucur's connection with the world and with people is ever-present in his works. In this exhibit, he transforms a mighty piece of plane tree wood into a representation of deep friendship. Two intertwined hands may have served as the inspiration for the original idea.
The sculpture was worked diagonally against the grain structure of the plane tree wood, symbolizing that friendships often need to veer off the straight paths of life. Friendships, too, occasionally move from the flow of life into calm waters. However, their inherent quality is the constancy of renewal. Plane trees leverage this uniqueness in their inherent ability to shed their bark, revealing a typical mosaic of various shades of green and brown. This bark protects the tree from the elements, pests, and vulnerabilities. It is a symbol of enduring change.
And sometimes, a layer of the beloved person crumbles, revealing a new aspect that was previously hidden. Intertwined in the small and connected in the grand scheme, with plenty of space in between, that's what distinguishes a good friendship.