Chiharu Shiota draws inspiration from the Taoist parable of Zhuang Zhou's butterfly to create ‘Metamorphosis of Consciousness,’ an installation that blurs the boundaries between body and mind. This piece is part of her larger exhibition ‘Silent Emptiness’ at the Red Brick Art Museum in Beijing, where themes of memory, presence, and the notion of emptiness in Eastern philosophy are explored. Shiota uses materials like red thread in her work to symbolize relationships and introspection, inviting viewers to reflect on their connections and awareness of existence beyond the physical body.
Shiota’s ‘Metamorphosis of Consciousness’ challenges the separation between body and mind, reflecting on the enduring nature of the spirit beyond physical existence.
The installation with its suspended lights and butterfly wings invites introspection, illustrating the delicate balance between dreams and reality, existence and emptiness.
In her work, Shiota visualizes memory, faith, and the interconnectedness of human experience, prompting viewers to reflect on the relationships that define their existence.
‘Silent Emptiness’ exhibition explores the concept of presence in absence, merging Eastern philosophical ideas with the artist’s reflections on consciousness and mortality.
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