Aether
Breathe,
breathe,
the aether
of this sacred place;
Dance,
dance,
as the fire,
in space.
Oil on Linen
70 cm × 70 cm
27,5 in x 27,5 in
The balance of the five elements. We are fire, and aether is all around us.
The space that fills a room doesn’t mean nothingness, but it provides the room’s existence. In the same way, the space between us is a meaningful emptiness where everything is possible.
This has been part of many cultural traditions, like the concept of ‘Ma’ in Japanese culture; or ‘Ku’ in Buddhism; or aether from the greek philosophy, also known as the fifth element.
For the fire to exist, all other elements need to coexist.