Sunda 

This is “Sunda,” a glass artwork by Lino Tagliapietra. Observe the vibrant red hue, a color often associated with passion and vitality across cultures, and the spiraling patterns etched into the glass. These spirals might remind one of ancient labyrinths, pathways designed to both guide and disorient. Similarly, the vortex has been a recurring symbol, from the Minoan spirals to Baroque allegories, representing life's cyclical nature. Consider its appearance, too, in ritualistic dances designed to convey transformative experiences. Here, the transparency of the glass and the radiant color might evoke a psychological tension: a sense of both vulnerability and resilience. Think of the powerful, subconscious pull of certain symbols, how they resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings in different historical contexts.