The Nest is a reflection on the randomness of birth and the fear ingrained in the act of survival. Constructed from rusted concertina wire, the nest is a hostile cradle—offering neither comfort nor security. Inside, three dice rest precariously, symbolising the arbitrary nature of birthplace and destiny.

Some are born into warmth, into a soft bed of feathers. Others, into sharp edges, barriers, and exclusion. The dice, a game of chance, evoke the lottery of birth—the unpredictable fate that determines whether one is welcomed into safety or forced into a life of struggle.

Fear is not an abstract concept in this piece; it is embedded in its very structure. The razor-sharp metal, corroded by time, suggests pain, restriction, and danger—echoing the reality of those born into environments where fear is immediate, where escape becomes a necessity. The Nest is both a beginning and a prison, a reminder that for many, life starts not with promise, but with peril.