The sculptural practice of David Mergelmeyer is rooted in observing everyday systems that support and protect the human body, such as textiles, straps, and buoyant forms.
 
By removing these elements from their functional contexts, he transforms them into soft, hybrid sculptures that feel both familiar and ambiguous, often recalling rescue devices, ergonomic tools, or organic structures.
 
His works explore the space between body and object, protection and vulnerability, suggesting both stability and fragility.