The Boat Series: So She Will Fly Again 

Kerry O. Furlani created this artwork, "The Boat Series: So She Will Fly Again", using a textured material to evoke a sense of depth and tactile engagement. The composition is immediately striking for its central arrangement of boat-like forms and enigmatic symbols, rendered in a monochrome palette that focuses attention on the shapes and their relationships. The overlapping of the objects destabilizes a clear reading, inviting us to consider how meaning is constructed through visual signs. This relates to semiotics, where objects are seen as carriers of cultural codes. The layering suggests a deconstruction of traditional forms, perhaps challenging established notions of maritime representation. The texture, reminiscent of carved stone, adds another layer to its significance. Its rough surface contrasts with the streamlined shapes, creating a tension that plays with our perception. The artwork prompts us to think about how art can destabilize established meanings and encourage new ways of thinking about space, perception, and representation.