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Strahlströmung
  -  The Loss of Marbles   -  Strahlströmung

“PHONETICALLY SPEAKING” To reflect the fast pace of world news, my blog is probably best served as a stream-of-consciousness text. Fast and unadulterated. With this approach, and on first encounter, text might not seem to scan. This is because I am dyslexic. Instead of keeping the proof-readers busy, I would rather let my blog updates of my visual work stand as a record of my experience of dyslexia, which I am keen that you now get to enjoy too. Unlike some news outlets, I hereby excuse myself the need for a ‘corrections’ section! The excitement of a new language is something I’m quite familiar with, and it is with this ‘joie de vivre’ that I am delighted to guide you through my thought and work processes, more phonetically (than fanatically) speaking.

Strahlströmung
The Loss of Marbles
In the composition titled ‘Strahlströmung,’ a term that directly translates to “radiation flow” in German but here symbolizes the Jetstream, the marbles represent individuals caught within an unyielding current of suffering. This imagery poignantly reflects the unstoppable propagation of the pandemic across the globe.
Much like the virus’s relentless spread, the marbles are carried forward by forces beyond their control, echoing the manner in which the virus transcended borders and affected communities worldwide. The term ‘Strahlströmung’ encapsulates this notion, emphasizing the relentless and pervasive nature of both the virus and the Jetstream.
Additionally, the metaphor delves into a critique of societal disparities. The imagery highlights a dichotomy—on one side, the elite, shielded in their ivory towers, are portrayed as navigating these currents with impunity. This imagery symbolizes how those in positions of privilege and power seemed less affected by the pandemic, isolated from the harsh realities faced by the vulnerable.
The marbles, struggling within the current, embody the vulnerable populations who faced the brunt of the pandemic’s impact—those lacking adequate resources, healthcare, or societal support. The artwork thus serves as a metaphorical commentary on the stark inequalities and indifference perpetuated by a system that failed to provide equal protection and assistance to all during this global crisis.

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