In her previous works, Adam explored the concept of masking, the veils worn to navigate the world, and the tension between self-preservation and authenticity. This new exploration shifts outward, asking: What happens when we remove the mask? Unmasking to carry weight is acknowledging the profound ties that bind us.
Through abstract forms and textured surfaces, these works aim to express both the physical and emotional dimensions of our journeys. The use of steel as a material embodies strength and endurance, which are qualities deeply tied to love, care, and service. And much like the unseen labor of service, care is often concealed behind polished exteriors, just as the steel is coated in earthy hues. Also, the interplay of positive and negative space within the sculptures mirrors the interdependence of love and service—what is held, what is given, and what remains unseen but deeply felt.
What do we carry? Who carries us? And how do we learn to place some of the weight down?
