Hug: The Intricacy of Touch by Arielko is a striking work within the XOXO collection, a series that delves into the profound themes of intimacy, love, and human connection.

What gives a hug its power? At its essence, a hug is a fleeting embrace—yet it anchors us, dissolves barriers, and intertwines two beings in a shared moment of existence. This piece reimagines physical closeness through sleek, synthetic textures, provoking a reconsideration of authenticity. Can intimacy endure when translated into plastic and glass? Or do these artificial forms, in their stark contrast, deepen our yearning for warmth, softness, and the undeniable reality of human touch?

Here, the boundary between the artificial and the organic blurs, revealing something more profound—the primal, instinctive pull toward connection.