Diving into the night sky, full of shooting stars, while dreaming up wishes is the idea of a happy moment for many people. Since the dawn of time, humanity has dreamed of diving into and exploring the infinity of the universe. The artwork is just such an invitation: abandon the usual perception of reality and immerse yourself in the idea behind it.
Screens are hanging from the ceiling, some touch the ground, others are on their way down. On the screens the visitors see videos with a digitally generated star formation. The stars twinkle, appear and disappear again. Falling stars can be seen as a symbol of hope. People make wishes when they see a shooting star, believing that its brief and bright appearance is magical, capable of granting desires.
In contrast to these happier interpretations, ‘When the stars fall from heaven’ is a biblical expression often used in times of war and pandemics, in which we find ourselves right now. Celestial bodies represent stability and order in the universe, falling stars evoke a sense of cosmic drama, where the heavens interact with the earth in a dramatic way. Stars falling from heaven can also symbolize a massive change or significant transformation. Just as stars seem eternal but eventually fade or fall, so too do human lives and achievements, they remind us of our mortality and the impermanence of all things. Stars falling from heaven can signify both destruction and creation, endings and new beginnings.
