This work shows a close-up of an ear, crudely stitched with six cross-stitches. The bright yellow hair and hard black lines give the image an immediate, almost comic book-like power. Despite its simplicity in form and colour, the charge is heavy: it deals with shame, deception and the lessons that come from pain.
The phrase "putting an ear to someone" means that you have been deceived - that you believed in good faith something that turned out to be untrue. This work captures exactly that moment after the discovery: the discomfort, the pride that hurts, but also the growth that can emerge from it. The stitches symbolise healing, closing wounds and restoring trust.
The inspiration comes from human vulnerability. Everyone knows moments when you were too gullible or trusted too quickly. In this simplicity lies recognition.
The atmosphere is raw, honest and confrontational, but not bitter. In an interior, the work provides a powerful talking point - a reminder of the value of mistakes and the resilience that comes from them.
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