Contemplating The Afterlife

Graduate Collection 2023

Isabella’s artistic exploration for this collection delves into the contemplation of the afterlife's significance within the human experience. She undertake inquiries that revolve around the intriguing possibility of our present existence being a continuation of a former life. The genesis of her artistic journey finds its roots in a jade ring-shaped object known as Bi, an ancient artifact from Chinese heritage that historically assisted departed souls on their passage to the afterlife. Her perspective aligns the concept of an afterlife with the intricate fabric of time itself. Within this framework, numerous lifetimes pivot, concealed within the enigma of time. Evoking the essence of this philosophy, her collection embodies the torus' cyclic form, which symbolizes the perpetual cycle of death and rebirth that all material things undergo. Distinct narratives are etched into each torus, expressed through meticulous interplay of patterns and textures. Her method entails a meticulous, repetitive crafting process, akin to meditation, with each detail mindfully attended to. This deliberate practice instills an enduring quality within the act of creation, mirroring the ongoing journey of an afterlife.