Van Craelingen
Edition, acrylic glass

Pawn//
Player

The traditional board game pawn, a symbol of strategy, control and sometimes sacrifice, scaled to 35 cm in acrylic glass.

35 cmhigh
7 kgsolid glass
4per colour
11colours
Four PAWN//PLAYER pawns in purple, smoke, teal and light green acrylic glass

Are we all pawns in a grand, unseen game?

In this body of work, the pawn becomes much more than a simple game piece. Rendered in acrylic glass, these pawns move beyond their usual context and invite viewers to consider their place within life's larger game.

The transparency and vibrant colours evoke a sense of playfulness, yet they stand in contrast to a more profound theme. How much control do we truly have over the roles we play in life, and how much are we moved by external forces?

At this enlarged scale, the once passive figures demand attention. They become stand-ins for the human condition, questioning agency, choice and the invisible hands that shape our paths. The see-through material hints at both the transparency and the complexity of these forces, blurring the lines between player and piece.

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Height35 cm / 13.78 inch
Weight7 kg / 15.43 lb
EditionLimited, 4 pieces per colour
ColoursYellow, Pink, Transparent, Light green, Smoke black, Teal, Purple, Tiffany, Black, Mother of Pearl, Sage
AvailabilityAvailable at selected galleries. Contact us for availability.

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