Impenetrable, 2009, barbwire and fishing line, 300 x 300 x 300 cm. This work of art is a cube made hundreds of barbwire put together very geometrically, levitating above the ground. A very light however aggressive work. I immediately thought of the work of one of my favorite artists when I saw this work: penetrable works of Jesus Rafael Sotto, who plays with the participation of the viewer in the work (the observer can be part of the work). And Mona Hatoum makes this time a work of art in opposition with Sotto’s work; she plays with violent materials such as iron and barbwire and then can to play on words with the title Impenetrable, which is a paradox with the work of Sotto that invites the viewer. Here, Mona Hatoum reject him.
Mathilde MOREL, D
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