Soul of Shards

This work explores the animist notion that even inanimate objects possess a spirit — a concept rooted in Shinto philosophy. Constructed entirely by hand, the central figure was sculpted by the artist and placed within a carefully balanced arrangement of broken glass. The composition was physically assembled without digital manipulation, emphasizing material fragility and temporal tension. By suspending these fragments in a state of precarious harmony, the work invites reflection on repair, memory, and the persistence of presence after rupture.