A new painting available through WOW x WOW Gallery for the “Follow the Universe” group exhibition opening today.
This piece was inspired by the Japanese term, mono-no-aware which roughly translates to "the fleeting beauty of things" or "empathy with the universe". It is the understanding that life is transient, and that this transience makes our experiences all the more precious and beautiful. Blossoms that bloom and fall are most stunning when captured between the precipice of life and death. The splendor of autumn leaves or migrating geese are ephemeral reminders that the natural cycle of life is evident everywhere, whether we see it or not. As an emotion, mono-no-aware falls somewhere between sorrow and serenity. The fragility and inherent brevity of an instance of awe only aids in heightening the event’s brilliant, albeit melancholic nature. Understanding and accepting the uncertainty of our existence helps us evade the overwhelming feeling of morbidity associated with our impermanence, instead highlighting our ability to enjoy life by appreciating its fleeting moments.
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Show moreA new painting available through WOW x WOW Gallery for the “Follow the Universe” group exhibition opening today.
This piece was inspired by the Japanese term, mono-no-aware which roughly translates to "the fleeting beauty of things" or "empathy with the universe". It is the understanding that life is transient, and that this transience makes our experiences all the more precious and beautiful. Blossoms that bloom and fall are most stunning when captured between the precipice of life and death. The splendor of autumn leaves or migrating geese are ephemeral reminders that the natural cycle of life is evident everywhere, whether we see it or not. As an emotion, mono-no-aware falls somewhere between sorrow and serenity. The fragility and inherent brevity of an instance of awe only aids in heightening the event’s brilliant, albeit melancholic nature. Understanding and accepting the uncertainty of our existence helps us evade the overwhelming feeling of morbidity associated with our impermanence, instead highlighting our ability to enjoy life by appreciating its fleeting moments.
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