Byssus, 11.5 x 15.5 cm, 2024, pencil on paper

The artwork titled Byssus by Kaja Meyer, created in 2024, is a delicate pencil drawing on paper measuring 11.5 x 15.5 cm. The piece depicts the intricate and subtle details of a bivalve mollusk. Through fine pencil strokes, Meyer captures the organic form and texture of the mollusk's shell, evoking the natural patterns and contours of these marine creatures.

The title, Byssus, refers to the silk-like threads that bivalve mollusks produce to anchor themselves to their surroundings. These threads, which are an integral part of their anatomy, allow them to stay firmly attached to rocks or other surfaces underwater. Interestingly, bivalves can detach these threads when they wish to move to a new location, symbolizing both stability and the potential for change.

Meyer's work subtly communicates this duality of rootedness and freedom, rendered with a fine, almost meditative attention to detail that draws the viewer into the quiet resilience of marine life.

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