Born of Air– A Symbol of Rebirth and Perception

This sculpture delves into perception, transformation, and rebirth, employing surreal forms and symbolic contrasts. It commands the composition, a sensory organ tied to breath—the cycle of life, renewal, and existence itself.

Adorning its surface, several smaller noses in black-and-white stripes establish a rhythmic interplay between unity and fragmentation, suggesting multiple perspectives or identities in flux.

Gleaming golden nostrils serve as a portal of transformation, while nestled within them lies a large egg—a timeless emblem of rebirth, creation, and potential. Inscribed with Japanese sutras*, the egg carries a sacred essence, whispering wisdom and impermanence. A golden crack on its shell, reminiscent of kintsugi, embraces the philosophy that brokenness is not an end but a continuation—a beautiful evolution.

By fusing organic forms with spiritual and cultural symbolism, this piece invites contemplation on the act of breathing, the essence of renewal, and the beauty of imperfection. It serves as a reminder that in every inhale, there is rebirth, and in every fracture, there is transformation.

• In Japan, there exists a cultural and spiritual practice where prayers, sutras, or protective symbols are inscribed on the body for protection. Rooted in Buddhist and Shinto traditions, this practice holds that written characters possess spiritual power.