Unreal fortune, 2020-2025 by Michalina Marta Cap
Unreal Fortune is a conceptual artwork that captures the ephemeral and invaluable—air. This thought-provoking piece features 149.5 ml of fresh free-range air from a Polish meadow, sealed on May 22, 2020, within glass jars. The collection invites viewers to question the nature of value and wealth. Each jar (28 cm x 22 cm x 5.5 cm) is priced at 15,000 €, with the complete set available for 150,000 €.
Through this work, the artist reflects on the dichotomy of worth: the jars hold immense value because of the artist's proclamation, yet remain unsold. This paradox mirrors the experience of navigating life as both a struggling artist and a "wealthy" individual, underscoring themes of hope, patience, and faith.
Dive deeper into the inspiration and meaning behind Unreal Fortune by exploring the artist's creative process and its intriguing quantum-like state of existence.
Price: 15,000 € per jar | 150,000 € for the complete set.
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Video for the first artwork
Featured in an Art Collide Emerging Artists online exhibition in 2024.