Fragments 2005

Ai Weiwei's "Fragments," a 2005 installation, is a powerful display of wooden structures that resemble trees. The artist, known for his politically charged and socially conscious work, uses the familiar form of a tree to convey a sense of fragility and the potential for collapse. The fragmented and precarious nature of the wooden pieces evokes a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty. By employing simple materials, Ai Weiwei challenges viewers to contemplate the nature of human existence and the fragility of our constructed environments.