On our planet dominated by the urgency of transformation, PARTICLE[S] proposes a variation on the theme of tiny forces, their active solidarity, their hidden power. Their subtle arrangement creates a work or, on the contrary, generates chaos. The power of PARTICLE[S] is irresistible...
In physics, "elementary particles" are the smallest elements that make up matter and the forces of the universe: In constant motion, these tiny bodies are capable of forming large ensembles through fusion and are thus the basis of all creation, all transformation. In grammar, a particle is a small, unchanging element: firm, modest, it inflects the meaning of a word by combining with it.
The term PARTICLE[S] can be considered from a purely scientific or technical point of view. However, in a world threatened by pollution and species extinction, it can also be seen as a metaphor for the people whose co-operation will eventually form a critical mass that can regenerate the world.
PARTICLE[S] is also applicable to the world of contemporary jewellery, as every material (metal, wood, stones, etc.) is made up of such particles that subtly arrange themselves and eventually become a work of art.
Finally, as in the poem by Jalal al-Din Rumi, PARTICLE[S] can be a metaphor for the irresistible.
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