Casa Del Guerriero

House of the Warrior

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"House of the Warrior," a white wooden structure resembling a beehive, hides a miniature warrior within. Perched on stilts, its rudimentary holes invite closer inspection, revealing his solitary presence. His isolation sparks narrative: deserted, or awaiting comrades? The viewer decides his fate. Though seemingly hastily built, like Everest temples, its simple form belies resilience. The white exterior, reminiscent of Eastern purity, enhances this connection. Set in the lush Heller garden, the house invites imaginative contemplation, blending fragility and strength, solitude and resilience.

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Casa Del Guerriero/ House of the Warrior

Amongst a family of palm trees, we find the House of the Warrior. At first glance, the white wooden exterior could be mistaken for a beehive, a home, and a sanctuary for treasured bees who would be in paradise amongst the many flowers of the garden. It stands on stilts and reveals nothing of itself immediately. It is only upon closer inspection, seen through one of the many rather rudimentary holes, that a small warrior is revealed inside. Many passersby may indeed miss out on this character if they don’t have the courage to get close enough to peep inside.

Immediately, a narrative is constructed, asking why he is here alone and where his comrades are. There is a sadness to his isolation; his miniature proportions in relation to the surrounding garden give him a lilliputian quality. Perhaps he has been deserted by his fellow warriors, or perhaps he has gone ahead and is waiting patiently for them. Either way, the artist has left the interpretation up to the viewer, and we are free to decide on his fate.

Despite the pyramid style roof, the structure of this little house doesn’t have a very permanent feel and appears to be hastily constructed. Interestingly, on the ascent to mount Everest, there are a number of Buddhist temples that have been constructed in the same manner. Whilst their appearance seems to be rudimentary, they have been exposed to some of the harshest weather conditions and still remain intact. This suggests that appearances can be deceptive.

Whilst it may not have the same yellow roof as many of the Everest temples, the use of white adds to a sense of purity and innocence associating it with its Eastern relatives. Set amongst the trees, we are invited to use our imagination and consider the house and its inhabitants within the context of the bountiful Heller garden.