https://hesart.npub.pro/tag/chongming/ https://hesart.npub.pro/tag/chongming/rss/ episodic Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:00:09 GMT Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:00:09 GMT https://hesart.npub.pro/tag/chongming/ https://image.nostr.build/f75d9d251a9d8489992aafc16ed7b4ac1e1123d1f46dd44009b09c2b52485d1e.png Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:00:09 GMT https://hesart.npub.pro/post/note1hlelqz5vmwwqnufualyvy7jn665m4rn3zwa2jhhht5tllvtgrxtqxkjf80/ https://hesart.npub.pro/post/note1hlelqz5vmwwqnufualyvy7jn665m4rn3zwa2jhhht5tllvtgrxtqxkjf80/ note1hlelqz5vmwwqnufualyvy7jn665m4rn3zwa2jhhht5tllvtgrxtqxkjf80 land_art note1hlelqz5vmwwqnufualyvy7jn665m4rn3zwa2jhhht5tllvtgrxtqxkjf80 npub13yx2envk6dl82c64awzvswla6p0duvcejmmgtxhlcpn6fa8470psxe25qj "Chongming" (Earth Lens)

Tree branches. 4'8" circle. [Chongming Island, China. 2021]
Part of the "Earth Lens" series (005)

















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Introduction
Tucked into a quiet forest park on Chongming Island, Chongming frames a view of a canal and a small alluvial landform that mirrors the island itself. This lens reflects the constant interplay of land and water, inviting viewers to contemplate the delicate balance of nature and the forces that shape it.

Site & Placement
The lens is hidden along a forest path, directing attention to the canal’s subtle currents and the land it divides. The bench, situated 12 feet from the lens, encourages visitors to pause and immerse themselves in the tranquil rhythm of the scene.

Impermanence & Integration
As an alluvial island shaped by shifting waters, Chongming is a fitting location for this ephemeral lens. Constructed from branches, the lens will eventually return to the land, echoing the natural processes that formed the island and continue to shape it.

Reflection
Chongming offers a meditative space to reflect on the impermanence of land and the forces that transform it. The work’s fleeting existence underscores the beauty of change, inviting viewers to appreciate the subtle, ongoing dance of nature.

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]]> "Chongming" (Earth Lens)

Tree branches. 4'8" circle. [Chongming Island, China. 2021]
Part of the "Earth Lens" series (005)

















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Introduction
Tucked into a quiet forest park on Chongming Island, Chongming frames a view of a canal and a small alluvial landform that mirrors the island itself. This lens reflects the constant interplay of land and water, inviting viewers to contemplate the delicate balance of nature and the forces that shape it.

Site & Placement
The lens is hidden along a forest path, directing attention to the canal’s subtle currents and the land it divides. The bench, situated 12 feet from the lens, encourages visitors to pause and immerse themselves in the tranquil rhythm of the scene.

Impermanence & Integration
As an alluvial island shaped by shifting waters, Chongming is a fitting location for this ephemeral lens. Constructed from branches, the lens will eventually return to the land, echoing the natural processes that formed the island and continue to shape it.

Reflection
Chongming offers a meditative space to reflect on the impermanence of land and the forces that transform it. The work’s fleeting existence underscores the beauty of change, inviting viewers to appreciate the subtle, ongoing dance of nature.

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#land_art #landart #art #environmentalart #earthlens #nature #hes #hesart #series #2021 #earthwork #branches #tree #artstr #asia #chongming #artwork #artstr #landartist #artist #nature #china #pond

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