Impenetrable 2009

Mona Hatoum's "Impenetrable" (2009) is an installation piece consisting of hundreds of thin, black strings suspended from the ceiling. The work creates an illusion of a barrier or web, forming a three-dimensional grid. The strings hang at varying lengths, creating a sense of depth and movement in the space. While seemingly delicate, the work suggests a sense of vulnerability and the potential for entrapment. Hatoum's work is known for its exploration of the body and space, often using materials that evoke anxieties and claustrophobia.