Mono no aware

Nina van Duijnhoven

22 May- 17 June 2023

Mono no aware is a key term in Japanese culture and refers to the bittersweet realisation of the ephemeral nature of all things.

The impact of this philosophical perspective is to recognise the impermanence of everything that exists and to create a deeper appreciation and connection with it by recognising its temporary nature.

I have chosen paper as a medium to express ephemerality. Everything is ultimately fleeting and eventually transformed with the passage of time. Can we enjoy transient, changing and flawed beauty in the moment, instead of wishing it would last forever?

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