Judas

During the year of lockdowns and pandemic deaths, many people came out to clap the NHS for their heroic work.  At the same time, the NHS bid for an increase in wages was rejected by the government.

The Judas kiss is a symbol of an act of apparent love or affection but in reality, is a betrayal.

These hands, based upon the ‘clapping hands’ emoji, evoke the language of social media but also reference praying hands.

Perspex is a transparent, contemporary material in contrast to the  ‘fake classical’ plinth. It is often used in signage and retail display, most recently to provide protective screening against the Covid virus.