In the Mediterranean is a sculpture-installation presented inside a glass with slightly blurred edges, within which sits a glazed terracotta human head. The face is wrapped in bands covering parts of it, while the mouth is wide open. The entire piece is fully submerged in water, creating a scene that is both silent and striking.
The immersed figure immediately evokes the idea of a perilous crossing. Here, the water becomes a metaphor for the sea and for the uncertain journey undertaken by many migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean. The bands covering the eyes and ears symbolize a form of voluntary blindness and a refusal to hear warnings. They suggest an extreme determination that can lead to ignoring the real dangers of the journey.
The wide-open mouth intensifies the dramatic dimension of the scene. It can be interpreted as a silent cry, an attempt to breathe, or the expression of anguish in the face of drowning and helplessness. The complete submersion of the head reinforces the sense of suffocation and vulnerability.
Through this work, the artist evokes the tragic condition of many people who attempt to cross the Mediterranean Sea in search of a better life. The artistic arrangement glass, water, and ceramic transforms a familiar domestic space into a symbolic representation of the sea, highlighting the fragility of these journeys and the human risks they involve.
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