I Am a Glitch in the System (Sisyphus V)

I Am a Glitch in the System is part of the Sisyphus series by Antwerp-based artist Marius Ritiu, a body of contemporary sculptures that explores endurance, repetition and the quiet resilience embedded in human effort. Hand-hammered from copper, the work transforms an ancient material into a form that evokes both celestial matter and geological time, grounding cosmic references in physical weight, texture and process. The title introduces the notion of disruption, suggesting a moment of resistance within systems that appear immutable, where persistence itself becomes a subtle act of defiance. Drawing on the myth of Sisyphus, the sculpture reconsiders endless labour not as punishment alone but as a condition of existence, where each repeated gesture carries the potential for renewal and change. Every hammer mark remains visible, preserving the physical record of the artist's actions and emphasizing the dialogue between disciplined craftsmanship and the unpredictable behaviour of the material. Suspended between monument and artifact, the work invites viewers to reflect on the fragile balance between order and entropy, determination and uncertainty, proposing that even the smallest interruption can alter the course of a seemingly endless cycle.