Crafted from ceramic and weighing 660 pounds, the eerily lifelike sculpture explores the nature of form, myth, and “the other.” Zink Yi’s journey—from a Peruvian-born chef turned Berlin-based artist to conga student under Cuban percussion legend Changuito—infuses the work with cross-cultural layers. The squid’s glistening flesh and inky moat (a practical barrier for overeager viewers) challenge perceptions of objecthood and transformation.