Woo Hannah
A Smelly Ear 냄새나는 귀, 2024
Fabric, cotton, silicone, thread, beads
21 x 14 x 14 cm
"Who is Weaving the Sky Net?" brings together eight artists who explore textile, fabric, and weaving as metaphors to question the construction of our universe and existence. The title, borrowed from an essay on science and philosophy by physician Nguyen Tuong Bach, draws on the delicate interplay between quantum physics and Buddhist thought. In his reflection, Nguyen unearths profound yet simple truths: we, as human beings, weave the fabric of our realities much like a sky net—often unaware of our role as creators. Entangled in the intricate webs of our own making, we forget we are their architects, lost in the stories we script and perform.
The reference to "Lưới trời Đế Thích" (Indra’s Net) deepens this philosophical inquiry. As a symbol of the interconnectedness of all things, Indra’s Net suggests that each part mirrors and influences the whole, revealing the boundless complexity of existence. This eternal question of reality versus illusion—like the dream-like play we both create and inhabit—remains unanswered, lingering as an open meditation.
The artists of "Who is Weaving the Sky Net?" weave their narratives and materials with a shared grace, drawing connections between fabric and life’s delicate interconnectedness. Through distinct approaches and methods, they engage this age-old inquiry: Doan Van Toi’s work, rooted in Buddhist philosophy, resonates with a peaceful acceptance of life, while Leila Seyedzadeh’s pieces are imbued with poetic reflections on homeland. These threads of existence are delicately explored through each artist's unique lens, unraveling the many ways we craft, question, and live within the worlds we weave.
Participating Artists: Dinh Thi Tham Poong, Doan Van Toi, Leila Seyedzadeh, Keith Khanh Truong, Lai Thi Dieu Ha, Tra My Nguyen, Woo Hannah, Tran Thao Mien.