The Nest

The Nest is a reflection on the randomness of birth and the fear rooted in the act of surviving. Built from rusted concertina wire, the nest is a hostile cradle offering neither comfort nor safety. Within it, three dice rest precariously, symbolising the arbitrary nature of birthplace and destiny.

Some are born into warmth, on 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 destiny that determines whether one is received in safety or condemned to a life of struggle.

Fear is not an abstract concept in this piece; it is rooted in its very structure. The sharp metal, corroded by time, suggests pain, restraint and danger, evoking the reality of those born into environments where fear is immediate and flight becomes a necessity. The Nest is at once a beginning and a prison, a reminder that, for many, life begins not with promises but with perils.