Ālambana
Alambana is a Sanskrit term which means support, foundation or base.
According to a study published in the journal BMC Medicine, those without social connections may see their risk of dying early increase by 39%. As Homo Sapiens, we are wired to connect and the level of connection is directly related to the quality of our lives.
“We are born for connection, for intimacy and purpose, for love and belonging. We are Hardwired to Connect with Other Humans” -Tom Krieglstein
After 5 years in India, Antoine returned to the US and became painfully aware of the challenges of feeling isolated and deeply disconnected. This spilled into her work as Antoine explored this in her multi-figure studies. The work does not focus on sexuality but rather emotional closeness and intimacy.