BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS

When will killing stop?

Blood On Your Hands, 2002 & 2026
Marble, agate, brass and wax
Unique work
H20 x W60 x D40cm (basin)
H120 x W100 x D80cm (overall)
© Mark Humphrey

“BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS TAKES THE IDIOM OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CAUSING HARM AND TURNS IT INTO A RITUAL OF SACRIFICIAL CLEANSING. A LUXURIOUS MARBLE WASHBASIN, INLAID WITH RED AGATE, STANDS ABOVE A PLINTH OF MELTING BLOOD-RED WAX – LIFE BEING WASHED AWAY.

THE PRECIOUS GOLDEN TAP STANDS AT THE FONT OF EXECUTION, WHERE THE CONSEQUENCES OF KILLING CANNOT BE CLEANSED. THE BASIN BECOMES AN ALTAR OF GUILT AND RESPONSIBILITY, CONFRONTING THE VALUE OF HUMAN LIFE AND THE REPERCUSSIONS OF TAKING IT.”

Mark Humphrey