Sweet Temptation at Your Fingertips

2024; Bronze, hand coloring, electroplating; 16.9 × 4.3 × 5.5 in; 3+1AP

Raspberries were a fruit Jin only became familiar with after coming to the U.S. to study. Their dark red color and soft, juicy texture had a natural allure for her. At a certain moment, she felt an irresistible impulse to press her fingertips into the fruit, turning the act of eating raspberries into a playful and pleasurable interaction. In this piece, the vivid green makes the arm appear as if it is part of a plant, symbolizing the deep integration and symbiosis between humans and nature. The fusion of the arm and the raspberry not only conveys a burst of vitality but also hints at the intense allure and attraction that natural objects hold for humans.