Handing the Flag of Anarchy (2024)

 

"Handing the Flag of Anarchy"
Bio Andaru
Materials: Iron, stainless steel, resin, acrylic
 Dimensions: Varied dimensions
Year: 2024


Handing The Flag of Anarchy can be interpreted as a physical representation of the active and liberating ideology of anarchy. The flag shaped like a hand creates a powerful visual image of how anarchy is not just a symbol or concept to be passively accepted, but something actively held and pursued by individuals or collectives fighting for it. A hand that is open or extended can signify a call to join the movement or to accept and continue the struggle. Hands are often associated with action, decision-making, and physical power, so a flag shaped like a hand can be understood as a call to act in the face of injustice or oppression. This flag becomes a bridge connecting the ideology of anarchy with reality, inviting individuals not only to recognize anarchy as an idea but to truly engage in creating change. The hand-shaped flag also implies the concept of active rebellion, where everyone who sees it is invited to "take over" or carry forward the spirit of anarchy in a more tangible way, to act, and to dismantle existing hierarchies and power structures.