Heart of Darkness

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"Heart of Darkness" is an installation by Cornelia Parker, known for her conceptually charged and thought-provoking sculptures. The artwork comprises a dense cluster of black charred branches suspended from the ceiling, resembling a skeletal forest or a chaotic, abstract landscape. The burnt remains evoke themes of destruction, loss, and the fragility of nature, inviting viewers to contemplate the traces of past events and the power of transformation. The starkness of the charred branches against the white gallery space heightens the visual impact, making the piece both powerful and unsettling.