24 Olives

In 24 Olives, Sebastian Jung reimagines the traditional Advent calendar as a playful and absurd performance. Each day, he adds another olive to his mouth, gradually building towards a final count of 24 olives. As the number increases, so does the challenge, creating a humorous tension through the effort required to keep them in place. The work explores themes of anticipation, discomfort, and the absurdity of holiday rituals, inviting viewers to share in the growing suspense of this unusual countdown.