Flat Jumbo [Clips] 2009

Sarah Morris' 'Flat Jumbo [Clips]' presents a vivid tapestry of interconnected forms. At first glance, these resemble oversized paperclips, symbols deeply rooted in our modern culture of office and industry. Yet, looking deeper, one sees echoes of ancient motifs. Consider the serpent, Ouroboros, devouring its tail, a symbol of cyclicality and eternity. Morris' clips, in their interlocking dance, evoke a similar sense of perpetual motion and interconnectedness. It's fascinating how the mundane object is transformed into a symbol, a metaphor. Much like how the simple 'S' curve has appeared throughout history, from the snake in ancient mythologies, to its modern counterpart, a recurring motif in the Art Nouveau. The tension between order and chaos, control and liberation, plays out before our eyes, creating an emotional resonance that lingers long after we've moved on. This symbol is a testament to the idea of cultural memory and the subconscious processes that shape our understanding of the world.