Moyo 2015

Paper collage, screws, a nut, a washer on board

38,5 x 51 cm

This is one of the early Buddhas. It is meant to symbolize the going at it alone that's inherent in the Buddha's story toward enlightenment.

It was real simple (though demanding!) to reach his enlightenment. It didn’t call for a lot of bells and whistles and techy stuff. And that's what I'm trying to say with the metal bits on this one -- I'm trying to say something basic, something that’s uncomplicated.

The matte black paper is an import from a friend and features a Hafiz poem, the dotted paper was found in Wired magazine at Christmas time, intended to be wrapping paper for some gift featured in the magazine.