entire half (awareness) - sculpture by ivo meier
limited sculpture | available via galerie helligkeit | €4,550
entire half (awareness) is represented by galerie helligkeit. acquisition, certification, and global logistics are handled through their network.
entire half (awareness): interchangeable spheres let the viewer reshape the composition. 
entire half (awareness) is a physical meditation on the dualities that define us.
it is an interactive sculpture that maps the delicate balance between our inner conflicts and the profound creative potential found within emptiness — a space not of absence, but of becoming, where the viewer is invited to actively reshape the narrative.
work details
- year: 2023
- edition: 5
- size: 50 × 50 × 6 cm
- medium: 3d print (pla) on mdf
- interactivity: includes interchangeable spheres (blue, red, white, black); custom appearances available upon request
- catalog no.: im-d.12
- certificate: certificate of authenticity by the artist / gallery
- edition practice and further information (learn more)
the "entire half" cycle
this piece is the foundational element of a four-part cycle within the our silent source series, designed to be experienced as an interconnected philosophical journey:
- i. entire half (awareness) — this work
- ii. entire half (confusion)
- iii. entire half (growth)
- iv. entire half (vision)
about this work
the sculpture is profoundly inspired by the idea of duality — the state of possessing two aspects or qualities that are often opposed or contrasted. duality is a fundamental characteristic of human nature, where both our positive and negative aspects intertwine to make us who we are. rather than a conflict, this duality acts as a source of creativity, allowing us to use our internal differences to generate new ideas and solutions.
beyond duality, the work investigates the concept of emptiness — a state of being without predefined content or substance. emptiness is not nothingness; it is the raw potential for something new. it is the space that allows us to create, to think, to feel, and to transform. as a state of mind, it frees us from external and internal influences, guiding us toward our true selves.
entire half is an interactive sculpture. it invites the viewer to touch, move, or change it, coming with various colored spheres that can be rearranged to reflect different states of mind or physical spaces.
frequently asked questions
what is the "entire half" cycle within the our silent source series?
the cycle consists of four works — awareness, confusion, growth, and vision — that together describe an inner movement: from first recognition, through friction and development, to clarity. each work is its own state, but only the sequence forms the complete experience.
why is the cycle called "entire half"?
the title deliberately plays with a paradox: wholeness and fragment. it describes the human condition of feeling complete and incomplete at the same time. this tension is the foundation for transformation.
how do the four parts relate to one another?
they follow a clear dramaturgical line: awareness — the first recognition of one's own duality; confusion — the friction between inner forces; growth — development through emptiness and openness; vision — synthesis and orientation. together they form an inner process mirrored in the material and the interactivity.
what role does duality play in the cycle?
duality is the central motif. the colored spheres embody opposing forces that do not fight each other but define each other. the cycle shows how clarity can emerge from this tension.
what does "emptiness" mean in this context?
emptiness is not a loss but a state of potential. it allows old patterns to be released and new forms to emerge. within the cycle, emptiness is the space in which transformation takes place.
why are the works interactive?
interactivity makes the inner process visible. every rearrangement of the spheres creates a new composition — a mirror of one's own mental state. the viewer becomes part of the work.
how is the cycle embedded in the our silent source series?
our silent source explores the origin of inner energy and the quiet force that shapes human experience. the "entire half" cycle is a core piece of this series, making the movement between opposites and the power of emptiness tangible.
what materials are used?
the works consist of 3d-printed, color-coded spheres set into a precisely made base structure. the materiality supports the idea of change and interaction.
is the work available for acquisition?
yes. the works are available as a limited edition. each edition includes the base structure and the full sphere composition, including the ability to interact with it.
why four parts — not more, not fewer?
four is the minimum number needed to depict a complete inner process: recognition, friction, development, clarity. fewer would be incomplete; more would dilute the structure.