QUINTESSENSE - 2017
Burnt bathtub, burnt wood, pigment
​105x 70x 130 cm

Quintessence (fifth+essence): highest and fifth element after earth, fire, water and air, according to ancient and madieval  philoshophy· aether. Based  on the ancient greek phyloshophy (Αἰθήρ) aether is the material that fills the region of the universe above the terrestrial sphere. In this project i imply the sinking of a body in water, as essential, as predominant, as something that gives an extremely nice feeling. Moreover the porpose of taking a bath is the clearness or the treatment of dermal or any other illness. This process looks like a luxury, but in reality is an important need. Nonetheless it is not essential for survival.