Lotus of Living & Dying

Graphite drawing on high density foam with epoxy, mirror, LEDs, acrylic mirror, aluminum, kinetic and audio components with micro computer.

120cm x 120cm x 32cmH

The lotus symbolizes purity and innocence, rising untainted from the mud to become a symbol of the birth of Buddhas and sacred life. In Hinduism, a lotus also emerges from the navel of Vishnu, representing the source of life.

The lotus installation artfully employs color and light to convey this concept. At its center, it's pink, embodying the softness and warmth of life, which gradually extends outward into gold, mirroring life's nobility and brilliance. The petals are painted with abstract symbols of life and death, radiating from the center. Each layer of petals independently rotates in different directions, representing the various stages and dynamics of life. While the lotus's emergence from the mud without stain represents life's purity and beauty, its eventual return to the earth in decay signifies rebirth and the completion of life's cycle. Only through experiencing life and death can the full circle of existence be realized.