There is no danger of getting lost in a labyrinth, unlike a maze, as a labyrinth has only one path. However, we often experience a sense of being lost while navigating through it. We continuously turn left and right, encountering the same walls, ceilings, and grounds. The deeper we venture, the more confused we become. Interestingly, within this physically limited space that offers just one path, we find ourselves unsure of our location and direction. These characteristics of a labyrinth resonate with the complexities of life. Although we may think we are lost, in reality, we are not.
The labyrinth series began by compiling multiple photos of seas, aligning them along the horizon. The horizon, which symbolizes the boundless expanse, inspired me to create a visually striking structure of the labyrinth by connecting these horizons. <Horizon Labyrinth> was created using sea images taken every 5 minutes, from sunrise to sunset, at the same location on the southern coast of Gran Canaria. The photo materials were all taken by myself.
Horizon Labyrinth,
velvet cloth, 4×4 meters,
object, installation, photo collage,
2023.
<Horizon Labyrinth> was completed by printing it on velvet, emphasizing the effect of the ocean’s surface and allowing for a comprehensive view of the entire labyrinth. On the other hand, the next work, <A Missing Place is Everywhere>, is a video installation that portrays the act of navigating a labyrinth formed by contrail lines. Designed to loop seamlessly, the video delivers a visual sensation of being lost through the repetition of similar information, not showing the whole labyrinth image.
A Missing Place is Everywhere,
photo collage, video, 32min,
2023.
