The artist thus twice transposes the same theme into different dimensions, and yet the element of time and the focus of observation are diametrically opposed: the infinitely large alpine landscape, whose dimensions remind us of our own transience and vanity, are coupled with the snow star, whose existence is no less fascinating but is part of a macro-realm and of fleeting transience. Furter's installation brings these pictorial worlds together with texts. On small sheets of paper she has drawn linguistic fragments which, in terms of content and typography, are borrowed from advertising. Taken out of context, these texts give no indication of the respective product being advertised. Like false Bible quotes, the advertising slogans proclaim generalities, pseudo-philosophical half-truths, such as "life is for living". What holds the work together is the title. Wish I'd want to stay indicates an emotional uncertainty, as opposed to the banal certainty of the advertising texts.

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