Tied around the neck is an installation for the Badischer Kunstverein. For this piece, the artist collected 72 second-hand ties, each carrying its own history. The ties are sewn together to form eight textile objects, each with an organic shape and size. This transformation removes the ties' original function, turning them from symbols of male power into soft, toy-like objects that challenge traditional associations with masculinity.

The installation was displayed in the basement of the Badischer Kunstverein, where the objects are hung, creating a visible hierarchy and power imbalance. This play on the tie’s symbolic meaning invites a critique of gender, power, and control. The tie’s history—from its origins in ancient Egypt to its modern status as a symbol of male authority and success—forms part of the artist’s exploration.

The tie’s role in Western capitalism, its association with masculinity, and its use in rituals such as Altweiberfastnacht, where women cut off men’s ties, are also referenced.

The installation aims to deconstruct the image of masculinity, questioning identity, power, and history, while critiquing the Western systems of oppression and exploitation. It invites viewers to reconsider the connections between power, gender, and cultural symbols.