The focal point of the piece is a classically rendered head, cleanly cut at the throat. Its upward gaze seems to seek answers in the celestial space above, while the body sinks into the dark ocean below.
A squiggly line in the expansive sky adds an element of mystery. Its meaning is not clear. It could symbolize the inherent unpredictability of life or the chaotic aspects of the universe that we’re yet to comprehend. Or, it could be some shit floating in the wind.
“Sever” is an exploration of the human subconscious, an invitation to engage with universal experiences of fear, uncertainty, and the ever-present cycle of life and death. A reminder of our shared human experience, the mysteries we collectively grapple with, and the timeless cycle of existence that unites us all.
Notes
Aztec images of decapitation link the symbolism of astronomy with politics and the seasonal cycle. Rituals reenacting decapitation may refer to lunar events in the context of a solar calendar, providing evidence of a luni-solar calendar. Decapitation imagery also involves metaphors expressing the rivalry between the cults of the sun and the moon.
Details of the decapitation myth indicate specific links with seasonal transition and events taking place at dawn and at midnight. The demonic new moon was greatly feared, for it could cause an eternal solar eclipse bringing the world to an end.
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