Leeay Aikawa

Reverence

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2021

𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 (2021) explores natural objects that are considered ‘dead’ in a usual sense, in relation to the season of winter, so that I can explore another spectrum of human 'being' to understand Self.

“𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 (2021) explores natural objects that are considered ‘dead’ in a usual sense, in relation to the season of winter.Over time, I collected these botanical materials, such as fallen oak leaves, acorns, and dead plants as I walked the streets or parks without any particular intentions. The dead plants are by far easier to pick up than plants that are still 'alive.’ The expression of dead plants is just neutral, subtle, and quiet. It is like they have already become ‘nobody’ and been liberated; they teach me how to surrender and release my old identity. ”

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Leeay Aikawa

“Spanning a vast array of media, my current focus is investigating the 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 between 'making,' 'knowing,' and 'being' with a strong emphasis on the process of ‘becoming.’ ...” [More]