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Title: Philosopher's Stone
Size: 550 x 400 x 150 cm
Material: Wood, Mixed metal, Cast, Stone
Year: 2023

The human pursuit of immortality is essentially a process of self-alchemy. In this process, we merge ourselves with the "other"—using compounds to cure diseases, prosthetics to heal disabilities, and artificial organs to sustain bodily functions. This fusion transforms our bodies, taking steps toward immortality.

In this project, I begin with the concept of alchemy, integrating human organ elements with natural materials like biological substances, stones, metals, and wood to explore the blurred boundaries between the body and nature, and the possibility of harmonious coexistence. I also explore self-integration through the unconscious—using intuition to guide material selection, making the creative process an inner transformation that connects the self with nature.

The core of this project is to break down barriers between humans and nature, and between the material and the spiritual, using the language of materials. By exploring the transformation between the body and nature, I seek opportunities for symbiosis, revealing humanity's desire to transcend limits and integrate with the natural world.

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