We were walking on the beach is a performative installation. It senses the inherent vitality of non-human entities such as molecules and spirits that humans cannot control. This work adopts the 49 funeral rituals of Mahayana Buddhism in its form.
Dahye Seo burns incense on a cloth and contemplates the death that surrounds her. When the incense burns out, she embroiders a thread in the shape of the ashes that have fallen in a unique pattern. This practice is repeated daily for 49 days.
Photo: Peechana Chayochaichana
Photo: Peechana Chayochaichana