Satan says
Satan says is a Grimworks project inspired by dark themes and symbolic storytelling.
Background and premise
Old references—part observation, part warning—describe an object that never openly announced its purpose. Instead, it presented itself as something simple, almost harmless, yet it suggested more than it revealed.
People did not encounter it by accident. Rather, they approached it with intent, even if they could not fully explain why.
The interaction
The act itself seemed straightforward. However, those who engaged with it often described a subtle shift—something that could not be seen, yet was clearly felt.
There was no immediate reaction. No visible mechanism explained what followed. Instead, the experience unfolded gradually, as if something had already been set in motion.
Observations
Those who interacted with it rarely agreed on what actually happened. Some spoke in fragments, while others avoided the subject entirely.
A few described a lingering presence.
Others mentioned thoughts that did not feel entirely their own.
In addition, some claimed the experience felt familiar—despite having no clear origin.
Because of this, no single explanation ever remained consistent.
Interpretation
It was never clear whether the object created something new…
or simply revealed what had already been there.
This uncertainty became part of its identity. Over time, the lack of answers only reinforced its presence in scattered accounts and incomplete records.
The piece
This piece is a contemporary interpretation of those fragmented ideas. It draws from the same ambiguity and tension, while deliberately leaving room for interpretation.
Each element suggests a past without defining it. At the same time, the object itself avoids offering clear answers.
Final reflection
Some creations invite understanding.
Others resist it.
This piece belongs to the latter.
Please Note
Although this Cabinet is inspired by vintage vending machines, the vending section is purely decorative and not functional. This handcrafted cabinet is intended solely as an art object and display piece.
Size: (H) 28,35 inch (W) 11,61 inch (D) 6,30 inch
Size: (H) 72cm (W) 29,49cm (D) 16cm
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