The installation is called “Unknown heroes – Reknown heroes”. Destroyed pistols, that have been violently distorted, pose as human war victims. The heroes that have never returned home. Some, the unknown, have stayed unburied under the strong redemptive sunlight. Others, the renown, are resting with honorary burials in the ground. Two Olympic pedestals of winners complete the installation, giving an ironic dimension to the success and the joy of winning.

"Unknown hero 01". 2011. digital archival print, 77x116 cm

"Unknown hero 02".  2011. digital archival print, 77x116 cm

"Unknown hero 03".  2011. digital archival print, 77x116 cm

"Unknown hero 04".  2011. digital archival print, 77x116 cm

"Unknown hero 05".  2011. digital archival print, 77x116 cm

"Unknown hero 06". 2011. digital archival print, 77x116 cm

"Unknown hero 07". 2011. digital archival print, 77x116 cm

"Unknown hero 08". 2011. digital archival print, 77x116 cm

"Unknown hero 09". 2011. digital archival print, 77x116 cm

"Unknown hero 10". 2011. digital archival print, 77x116 cm

"Unknown hero 11". 2011. digital archival print, 77x116 cm

"Unknown hero 12". 2011. digital archival print, 77x116 cm

Unknown Heroes #a".
 2010. Marble, pedestal, 3 original guns, wooden crate. 45x92x30 cm

"Renown hero 01".  2011. Digital archival print on canvas, 38x31 cm.

"Renown hero 02". 2011. Digital archival print on canvas, 42x23 cm.

"Renown hero 03". 2011. Digital archival print on canvas, 65x55 cm.

"Renown hero 04". 2011. Digital archival print on canvas, 65x55 cm.

"Renown hero 05". 2011. Digital archival print on canvas, 85x62 cm.

"Renown hero 06". 2011. Digital archival print on canvas, 83x70 cm.

"Renown hero 07". 2011. Digital archival print on canvas, 102x84 cm.

"Renown hero 08". 2011. Digital archival print on canvas, 105x80 cm.

"Renown hero 09". 2011. Digital archival print on canvas, 120x93 cm.

"Renown hero 10". 2011. Digital archival print on canvas, 129x99 cm.

"Renown hero 11". 2011. Digital archival print on canvas, 156x118 cm.

"Renown hero 12". 2011. Digital archival print on canvas, 112x163 cm.

"Renown #a".
 2010. wooden pedestal, 3 bronze guns (golden coated, silver coated, copper coated), wooden crate. 45x92x30 cm

Exhibition setup 

The room on the left hosts the "Unknown heroes".
Lights are diffused and intense, resembling a bright sunny day in the countryside.

The room on the right hosts the "Renown heroes".
Lights are directed towards each piece. The mood is dark, esoteric and eerie.

In both rooms, the two pedestals "guard" the exit doors.