Sometimes, we believe that the meaning and total value of choice arise from the socio-political foundations of the context in which our relationships operate and evolve (and this does not necessarily imply a positive discourse).

To view this situation objectively, we must deviate from historically prevailing mental constructs and reflect: Is there such a thing as “Choice” in general, and how should we understand it? After all, an individual’s choice, in its essence, is not merely an internal reflection on circumstances or the interaction between subject and object. This phenomenon can be compared to a freedom that, in fact, does not exist. In this prevailing situation, a fundamental question crystallizes: Whose choice is it, and do we truly need this so-called “Choice” of ours?

In reality, we are witnessing a rebirth of the “Absolute Idea”—a concept adopted and resolved without our involvement. As inhabitants of the alleged postmodern paradigm, we are but tiny crumbs in a sub-quantum world; decisions are made for us by processes arising from the interactions between these very crumbs. Each of us is born into a particular state with pre-designed laws that we are compelled to obey.

We appear in a family with a specific social status and financial standing, which—under favorable circumstances—determines our education and profession. Later, these factors lead us to an employer with their own established principles, forcing us to align our work with their external priorities. Eventually, a circle of “intimate” communication forms around us, and the entire situation is cloned and transformed, much like a living cell during propagation.

Naturally, one might assume that the idealistic myth of free choice would collapse if the motion of these tiny crumbs were to stop.

Here we reach a paradoxical conclusion: we so eagerly desire to choose and be chosen, yet this is impossible—and never will be—because, through our own actions, we continue to generate the very external movements that constrain us.

The project was realized as a photo installation.

The size of each photo is:

1m by 1.5m

The project was presented within the framework of the:
2006

“Teledivision show”, Latin Union, Centre for Contemporary Art “KSA:K”, Chisinau (MD)
“Punct-edu”, the community of art and design “MESO”, Frankfurt, Centre for Contemporary Art “KSA:K”, College of Arts “A. Plamadeala”, Chisinau (MD)
2007

“Holocaust”, Jewish community, Chisinau (MD)
“Drawing-rooms of the spring”, “Constantin Brincusi”, Chisinau (MD)
“Moldavian art” Werkatelier SK, Den Helder (NL)
2009

“The larvae of the future” within the program “One Sixth Plus”, special project of 3rd Moscow Biennale ZurabTsereteli’s art gallery, Moscow (RU)

Special thanks for technical support to:
Dmitry Ermurachi and Yuri Ermurachi