Take My Breath Away 2017

"Take My Breath Away" (2017), by Vietnamese-born artist Danh Vō, is a striking and minimalist sculpture that consists of a single marble leg and foot, adorned with a gold ankle bracelet. The artwork is a commentary on the human condition, specifically the relationship between beauty, fragility, and loss. The stark contrast between the smooth, pristine marble and the rough, unpolished base suggests the precarious nature of existence, while the absence of the rest of the body evokes feelings of incompleteness and longing. Vō's work often incorporates found objects and fragments, prompting viewers to consider the meaning and value of the pieces he presents.