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American Focus > Blog > Culture and Arts > Through Fairy Lights and Butterflies, Chiharu Shiota Tethers Presence and Absence — Colossal
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Through Fairy Lights and Butterflies, Chiharu Shiota Tethers Presence and Absence — Colossal

Last updated: May 22, 2025 7:55 am
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Chiharu Shiota’s latest installation, “Metamorphosis of Consciousness,” draws inspiration from the age-old question posed by Chinese philosopher Zhuang Zhou in one of the foundational texts of Taoism. The piece features glimmering lights and delicate butterfly wings suspended above an iron-framed twin bed, symbolizing the ethereal nature of the mind and body.

As part of the larger exhibition, “Silent Emptiness,” at the Red Brick Art Museum in Beijing, Shiota delves into themes of memory, knowledge, and the interconnectedness of all things. The show, on view until August 31, invites viewers to explore the boundaries between presence and absence, emptiness, and enlightenment.

One of the standout pieces in the exhibition is “Gateway to Silence,” which features an antique Tibetan Buddhist doorway enveloped in a dense web of red thread. This installation symbolizes the intricate relationships we form and the invitation to introspection and mindfulness in the present moment.

Through works like “Echoes of Time” and “Rooted Memories,” Shiota uses materials like soil, stones, and red thread to evoke the cyclical nature of time and the ways in which the past shapes our present. These pieces serve as a visual representation of the interconnectedness of art, memory, and faith.

Born in Osaka and now based in Berlin, Shiota’s personal journey mirrors the themes present in her work. She likens her own transformation to salt crystals forming as water evaporates, symbolizing the process of becoming an individual and understanding one’s place in the universe.

By exploring the concepts of absence and integration, Shiota’s work invites viewers to consider their own connections to the world around them. Through her art, she seeks to remind us that absence does not mean disappearance but rather a reintegration into the vast universe, forming new connections with all things.

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As visitors immerse themselves in Shiota’s installations at the Red Brick Art Museum, they are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences of transformation, memory, and the interconnectedness of all things. The exhibition serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit that transcends physical boundaries and the timeless nature of the human experience.

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