The Bones of the Witches & the Elves, 2023


Maria Stella's sculptural jewellery, The Longing of the Oracle’, transforms into a participatory installation titled "The Bones of the Witches & the Elves". This title reflects the artist's deep connection to the devastating wildfires that ravaged the forests of her hometown Rhodes, Greece, in the summer of 2023. The installation invites you on a symbolic journey with the Oracles, seeking the key to revive the 'dry stream'.

The installation offers a multi-sensory experience. Participants are invited to meditate with the sculptural jewels, seeking personal symbols. These symbols are then recreated on a large canvas using ashes collected from the burned forest, fostering reflection on loss and renewal, as well as a sense of collective healing and transformation.