Janus
As part of the Chapter Generosity transdisciplinary team, artist Koen Vanmechelen selected Janus as the artwork to integrate the ideations of group 1 with the feedback and reflections of the transdisciplinary team.
ARTWORK: Janus
By Koen Vanmechelen
The intriguing gift of this group had a clear and straightforward message. Thinking the Unthinkable
results from acting in the world and daring to do the unimaginable, opening a portal to what was once
deemed impossible. In ancient times, this idea was embodied by Janus, the god of new beginnings,
gates, transitions, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings of conflict. Generosity via art
respectfully shared in a context once considered too antithetical can create a wormhole for the benefit
of all Mankind. An unexpected door out of the cage we accept as our reality.
Janus, 2004
Tapestry
240 x 240 x 2 cm
© Koen Vanmechelen
Transdisciplinary Team feedback Group 1
