Fort Da (2017)

In Freudian psychology, the "fort-da" game symbolizes the birth of symbolic thinking in humans. This theory originates from an intriguing incident where the German psychologist observed his one-year-old grandson playing with a spool attached to a string. The game involved the child repeatedly knocking down and retrieving the spool, accompanied by the words "Fort-Da" (there-gone).

In this context, the child's actions reflect a struggle with his mother's absence, mirroring the dynamics of abandonment. The spool represents the mother, its appearance and disappearance echoing her departures and returns.

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Here, the mother is symbolized by nature, initially presented as an abstract blend of colors and shapes—a somewhat chaotic and unfamiliar entity. As one approaches the image, nature, depicted as a landscape, gradually emerges, prompting a realization of abandonment.

This symbolic process encapsulates the modern rapport between humans and "Mother" Nature. Today's individual has shifted from a close bond with nature to a reliance on the urban environment. Unconsciously, there's a longing for nature's presence. This perspective opens the door to recognizing this absence, offering a path to rediscovery.