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Discourse by Paula Maggs -This piece captures the raw, visceral tension that arises when people engage in a deep exchange of ideas, fueled by intense passion for their beliefs. The imagery of spit flying isn’t just a physical reaction, it symbolizes the emotional force behind the words. There is an urgency to convince and be heard. The physical connection between the figures suggests that while they may clash externally, there is an unspoken connection beneath the surface-there is mutual recognition, as they engage in a mutual struggle to define the truth.
In a broader sense this dynamic mirrors the internal conflict many experience when grappling with their own ideas. There is tension between what is known and what is yet to be understood.
The work is a meditation on the complexity of thought, communication, and the struggle to find balance in a world where ideas are constantly in motion.