In The Shadow of Time
Inspired by the classic, 陰翳礼讃 [In’Ei Raisan] by the legendary Junichiro Tanizaki, David explores the concept of Temporal Shadows fused with the Japanese aesthetic and philosophy of - Ma - The interpretable space that surrounds spaces of definition. Such as objects in the physical realm, time must also cast a flow of shadows, where in its past form it brings forth and forces the depth, motion and the stillness of the present. Darkness and shadows present themselves as entities of balance, reflecting themselves on the vast realms of existence.
Through ‘The Shadow of Time’ David reflects on the human journey of seeking light. When in turn, if the patterns of shadow are the true depths of beauty, then maybe, to journey into the correct path one must wonder into darkness and trust it as one’s own guide. Simply put, the inconvenience of darkness is but only an invitation to opportunities and the unknown. David invites the viewer to reflect on themselves with a simple question, “Why fear darkness when it is just simply the absence of light?”.