Fortitude

In Fortitude, the melting wax in a video format transforms dwarf figures, symbolizing both endurance and vulnerability. This ongoing transformation, where the figure melts away only to reform, suggests a cycle of resilience and persistence among marginalized communities. The bright red color symbolizes both life force and the painful cost borne by those upholding the societal structures. The repetition in the melting and reformation visually captures how social hierarchies, though challenged and reshaped over time, often persist or re-emerge in new forms. This rhythmic cycle not only underscores the enduring nature of social oppression but also speaks to the strength and "fortitude" required by those continually bearing this weight. Through the video format, Fortitude becomes a moving metaphor for both the inescapable struggles and the indomitable spirit of these communities.