I will develop andexhibit a new body of workunder the title “Arachne Spiritalis” — a
project that explores the intersections of myth, memory, spirituality, and material transformation.
The nameArachne, meaning spider in Latin, references the Greek myth of the weaver who challenged the gods and was
transformed into a spider. In this reinterpretation,I present the artist-selfas a“spiritual spider,” unconsciously weaving
complex networksof meaning, memory,and emotional resonance. The project traces myfascination with spiritual existence
beyondformal religion, integrating symbolic elements from indigenous beliefs, Christian iconography, and personalmythology.
This series is deeply inspired by a childhood experience involving mylate mother. When we moved intoa newhouse, sheused
anunusual method to deter pests: she released a mountain spider into the space,which quickly restored balance. This memory,
both strange and poetic, continues to inform theweb-like structures and flowing lines in my work today. Through these lines, I
trace not only physicalforms but also invisible emotional systems.
• Media & Materials
• The primary materials will include:
- Transparent resin
- Sea glass (naturally shaped by time and water)
- Glass beads andmarbles (referencing childhood,desire, and ritual objects)
- Light,as both a literal and symbolic element
These components serve ascarriers of spiritual transparency, desire, and rebirth—evoking both the fragilityand strengthof
unseen forces.
• Art Historical & CulturalReferences
• Much likeGerman Expressionists who used stainedglass to channel spiritual themes before and after World War I, I use light-
transmittingmaterials to investigate the relationship betweenspirit and surface. Sea glass, though artificial in origin,is
transformed by nature and time—ametaphor for spiritual redemption and loss. Beads, too, carry layered meanings: from cheap
toys to objectsof power, prayer, andmemory.
