The World of Mercy exhibition at the Verena Kerfin Gallery explores themes deeply rooted in the tradition of Vanitas art. The show invites visitors to reflect on mortality, human pride, and the fragility of existence. Through unsettling and metaphorical compositions, the works depict decomposing fruits, skeletal figures, and distorted bodies, challenging the viewer's perception of life and death. These pieces draw parallels with the historical Vanitas genre, especially influenced by the grim representations of death during periods like the Black Death.

The exhibition reflects on contemporary fears and anxieties, blending them with artistic expressions from the past. The result is a visual exploration of the uncanny, where familiar objects and symbols take on eerie, grotesque forms. The art serves as a meditation on the impermanence of life, echoing the haunting beauty and the existential questions that have captivated artists for centuries.


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