Sean Hennessey
Sean Hennessey, The Hope of Healing Glass, metal LED lights 2013
The Hope of Healing was inspired by the belief that
imagination and hope can transform lives.
I often use light-bulbs in my work. Sometimes as a symbol of hope, sometimes of a greater power, always a symbol of the vast potential that everyone possesses.
When the opportunity came up to create a piece of art for the Aquilino
Cancer Center I immediately thought of this imagery. The hand holding
the light-bulb on a string has the feeling of a flower in bloom, or a floating
balloon. Beautiful and uplifting things. But that it is a light-bulb floating
in the sky on a cord, it defies logic. It is the power of belief overcoming
physics. To add to this imagery I wanted to create a narrative in the work,
something that felt transformational. The progression of a yellow light-bulb,
to an orange light-bulb, to a symbol of healing- a red apple felt like a
beautiful metaphor of the healing that will happen in this center. I wanted to
create a piece that would inspire others and to help nurture the hope of
healing. I often use light-bulbs in my work. Sometimes as a symbol of hope, sometimes of a greater power, always a symbol of the vast potential that everyone possesses.
This work of art was made possible by a grant from the Abba
Blum Foundation.
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