Constructed Identity: Large Format Narrative Sculpture

A forensic interrogation of the soul through the fingerprints of literature’s greatest existential heroes.

"Constructed Identity" is a profound mixed-media lightbox that blurs the boundaries between forensic reality and literary fiction. This piece serves as a "criminal record" of the existential condition, featuring the plaster casts and fingerprints of four iconic protagonists who navigate the thin line between guilt, suspicion, and the absurdity of the self.

First exhibited in 2016 at the acclaimed Signs of Id exhibition aboard the historic lightvessel LV21 on the River Thames, this sculpture is a significant piece of Furst_Ori’s exhibition history. It is a work designed for the thinker, the bibliophile, and the collector of high-concept contemporary art.

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The Narrative: The Fingerprints of Fiction

This sculpture assembles a "line-up" of the four great existential heroes of literature, exploring the absurdity of identity through multiple layers of glass:

• The Existential Line-up: Features the symbolic fingerprints and casts of Raskolnikov (Crime and Punishment), Joseph K (The Trial), Meursault (The Outsider), and Mattias Pascal (The Late Mattias Pascal).

• Guilt & Suspicion: By treating fictional characters with forensic detail, the work questions the "guilt" we all carry and the struggle to escape the self.

• The Layered Identity: The composition is distributed across multiple panes of glass, creating a staggering depth that forces the viewer to look through the layers of personality and history.

The Interaction: Reflections of the Self

Designed to be an immersive visual experience, "Constructed Identity" uses light to bridge the gap between the viewer and the subject:

• LED Illumination: Integrated lighting works with the natural reflections of the multiple glass layers, causing the fingerprints and textures to shift and "haunt" the frame as you move.

• A Mirror of the Absurd: As you gaze into the lightbox, your own reflection merges with the fingerprints of Raskolnikov and Joseph K, physically involving you in the existential discourse.

• Exhibition Provenance: Having been showcased in a maritime gallery setting (LV21), the piece carries an aura of history and professional fine-arts practice.

The Craftsmanship

• Mixed-Media Construction: A masterful combination of plaster casts, forensic-style prints, and light, all housed within a custom-built wood and glass frame supported by a sturdy metal base.

• Optical Depth: By utilizing glass instead of acrylic for this specific study, the artists achieve a unique clarity and a specific quality of reflection that emphasizes the "cold" reality of a forensic investigation.

• Handmade Provenance: Entirely designed and assembled by Sergei Furst and Francesca Ori, representing years of research into the intersections of literature and visual art.

Specifications & Details

Ideal for: Collectors of conceptual art, literary enthusiasts, and those looking for a museum-standard piece with a rich exhibition pedigree.

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