©2024 Alyssa Merlini

OB002 → Hello Stranger
Hello stranger… - Urban Perspectives Unveiled: A Sensorial Exploration in Chocolate (2023)


This piece reflects my personal journey through Delfshaven, Rotterdam, where initial discomfort shifted to unexpected warmth. The tray holds chocolates with rough textures, representing early moments of distrust, yet their surprising sweetness challenges assumptions. One ceramic piece, an imposter, prompts questions of trust and appearance.

The mirror left behind invites introspection: how do we perceive others, and how are we seen?

This work encourages reflection on how we judge, protect, and remain open to the unknown.




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