This Sculpture.

“You move me” - By Lauren Baker

Of all the pieces of art in the world, this beating heart sculpture by Lauren Baker is my unquestionably my favourite. I’ve yet to see it in person, but it is firmly on my list of things I absolutely have to do. If I could afford it, I would buy it without hesitation.

I once heard the Beatles described as geniuses owing to the simplicity of their songs, and I would say that I could apply this same logic to Lauren’s sculpture. The execution is no doubt complex, and has taken a great deal of time to develop. The concept, however, so simple and strikes right in the beating heart.

I must have viewed the above video more than 20 times, simply because I just can’t get enough of looking at it. Just look at it. It’s so lifelike, so eerie.

It serves as a reminder of the fragility of life, and how out of control we are of our own hearts. Physically and metaphorically speaking.

🖤 [black heart emoji].