Reader XL

by José Manuel Solares · Madrid, ES

Reader XL Sculpture inspired by the quote: "A book has to be the axe that breaks our frozen sea." Franz Kafka Franz Kafka's quote is a powerful metaphor that invites us to reflect on the impact that literature can have on our lives, and suggests that books have the potential to break with the rigidity and inertia of our existence. The "frozen sea" can be interpreted as a representation of the apathy, routine or emotional stagnation that we sometimes experience. In everyday life, it is easy to fall into a state of conformism, where emotions and ideas become stagnant, like an icy lake that does not allow the passage of water. In this context, a book becomes a powerful tool, an "axe" that can open us to new perspectives, emotions and experiences. Books have the ability to challenge our beliefs, make us question our reality, and ultimately inspire us to change. Through the stories, characters and ideas we find on the pages, we can find the motivation to break with what limits us and explore new possibilities. Kafka reminds us that reading is not just a hobby, but a form of liberation and personal transformation.