Corners: Fractured Bond
Materials: Woman’s dress, Man’s formal suit Red tie, Plush Toys (Pandas), Pedestal, Divorce Papers, Wedding Rings, Hangers, and, Audio System
Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 4
Fractured Bond is a sculpture I created that reflects on the invisible scars that divorce leaves on children, highlighting themes of resilience, vulnerability, and the longing for support in the face of familial breakdown. It is a deeply personal exploration of the emotional fragmentation caused by family conflict, presented through a corner installation. As someone who comes from divorced parents, I approach my lived experience into this piece, reflecting on the lasting impact of marital breakdowns on children. Hanging in the corner are a woman’s dress and a man’s formal suit, symbolizing the absent yet ever-present parents whose relationship is fractured. Below them, I added two panda bear plush toys sitting close together, representing the children holding on to each other for comfort between the chaos.
On a pedestal nearby, wedding rings resting atop divorce papers, referring to the completeness of a broken union. I also incorporated a hidden audio component that plays sounds of parents arguing, inviting viewers in the chaotic and painful atmosphere of family harshness.
