Double Happiness, 1999
Neon
Chinese character for “Happiness”, twice
Gonzalez-Foerster's use of symbols refers both to the difficulty of translating abstract concepts into language and between cultures. This work transcends any direct communication of signs or symbols, rather opening up a space of possibilities, with a rich array of associations, from both within the artist's particular oeuvre, and the outside world.
Photo © Andrea Rossetti