Freedom

Freedom is a large-scale installation for Milan Design Week 2021, commissioned by Interni magazine. Installed in the courtyard of the Università degli Studi di Milano, it symbolizes renewal and the human desire to move beyond limitation in a post-pandemic world.

The work depicts a seabird looking skyward, ready for flight representing freedom, openness, and inclusivity. Positioned between shelter and exposure, the installation reflects the uncertainty experienced during the pandemic.

Constructed from metallic profiles by Eurostands and illuminated with LED strips from Ledvance, the structure glows at night, enhancing its presence and emotional tone.

For Ma Yansong, the seabird reflects the need to transcend both physical and invisible boundaries in pursuit of connection. The motif also appears in MAD’s FENIX Museum of Migration, linking themes of movement and identity.