Eternity and a day- Impermanence

Eternity And A Day - Impermanence​

This series explores the truth of life and questions the meaning of existence from a philosophical and Buddhist perspective. The concept is inspired by Buddhist teachings on reincarnation, impermanence, selflessness, and the endless cycle of life, reflecting the life journey and karmic cycles faced by all beings. Colorful nails are used metaphorically to represent the ”suffering of reincarnation“ and the coexistence of different causes and effects of good and bad deeds, embodying abstract notions such as the clash of values, greed, hatred, delusion, and the separation of life and death.

These elements depict life as a series of spiritual practices, suggesting that only through the trials of worldly experiences can one reach the ultimate goal—entering the state of Nirvana, beyond the cycles of reincarnation and free from the suffering of birth and death. My aim is to guide the audience towards a more macro perspective to see through the truths of life, integrating fragmented life stages into a whole. This understanding reveals that life’s reasons are neither coincidental nor isolated, but rather a collective result of interdependent conditions.

This series employs dynamic visual forms to explore the randomness and spontaneity of the Buddhist concept of ”impermanence.“ The works can be repositioned continually to reflect the ideas of impermanence and reincarnation, maintaining a concentric circle regardless of how they are arranged. This circular view of time and life, termed ”beginningless and endless,“ underscores that our past lives are ”beginningless,“ and our future lives are ”endless.“ Thus, our existence is ”beginningless and endless.“