Monster Syringe is an assemblage that combines the mechanical and structural elements of various decommissioned machines with 3D-printed components. The entire object is embellished with natural stones set into screw heads embedded within the prints, evoking the meticulous ornamentation of goldsmithing. It is presented on a velvet cushion fitted into concrete breeze blocks, recalling the display and veneration of Christian relics. The sculpture’s overall form, together with the inclusion of a 50 cl can of Monster—an energy drink commonly used as a pre-workout supplement—suggests the possibility of the object functioning as a tool. However, what kind of tool remains deliberately unresolved. Whether it is a weapon, a universal remedy, or a performance-enhancing device, its function is left entirely to the viewer to determine.

Basic Faith, École de Recherche Graphique, Brussels, Belgium [June 4, 2023 – June 10, 2023] (solo exhibition)