Lemon Horse
Lemon Horse presents a surreal scene in which a white horse soars through the sky, suspended by a yellow lemon serving as a balloon. Below, a peaceful landscape unfolds, offering a tranquil backdrop to this dreamlike moment. The pairing of the horse - an enduring symbol of freedom - and the lemon - traditionally associated with home - brings together themes of migration, personal liberty, and the longing for belonging.
The horse embodies the spirit of movement, both physical and emotional, symbolizing the innate freedom to roam. Its flight suggests a breaking away from constraints, whether geographic, cultural, or psychological. In contrast, the lemon, often linked to warmth and familiarity, acts as an anchor to one’s roots, a gentle reminder of the journey’s starting point. This duality reflects the complex reality of migration, where the pursuit of freedom is deeply intertwined with the desire to remain connected to one’s origins.
The peaceful landscape beneath the horse evokes the ideal of peace and belonging - a vision of home that many migrants yearn for. Through these symbols, the artwork explores the tension between liberation and rootedness. Engaging with the exhibition theme 'Living Without Leaving', it visualizes the internal journey of movement, transformation, and identity, while contemplating the possibility of discovering a sense of home amid displacement.
