A paper butterfly on a colorful autumn lotus pond. A reminder that even in the midst of darkness and despair, there is always the possibility of change. Inspired by Zen Buddhist symbolism.
In my current series of works, I turn to the image of the Japanese lotus – an ancient symbol of purity and the continuity of life. The pond space becomes for me a metaphor for the dialogue between nature and humanity.
Into this environment, I place handmade paper origami forms – silent messages. They carry traces of human life: anxieties, the search for hope, and inner strength in a rapidly changing world. Ancient plants, whose seeds can germinate after a millennium, and a freshly bloomed flower seem to invite the viewer to pause, feel the moment, and simply be.
