An arrangement of modern equipment with a zen circle by Atmani Blok

About "An arrangement of modern equipment with a zen circle"

by Atmani Blok

About the artwork

A collage in which various modern and retro appliances are carefully arranged on a floor. The appliances are a mix of past and present: from vintage radios's and speakers to televisions. Each appliance has its own story and history, and together they form a visual timeline of technological evolution. The colours range from weathered metal and decayed plastic to the shiny, minimalist design of contemporary technology. The devices are not randomly placed, but carefully arranged, creating a pattern that exudes both tranquillity and complexity.

A zen circle is projected over this ordered chaos, unifying the whole. The zen circle, or enso, is often used to symbolise enlightenment, strength and elegance in its simplicity. In this collage, the circle is not painted but projected, evoking a sense of fleetingness and impermanence. The circle is perfect in its imperfection. the lines are irregular, sometimes broken, and seem to float over the equipment without really touching it.

The contrast between the static, tactile devices and the ethereal, projected circle creates a fascinating tension. The zen circle emphasises the harmony and inner connection between the various devices, despite their differences in time and function. This artwork invites the viewer to reflect on the relationship between the material and the spiritual, and the constant evolution of technology in our lives. The circle acts as a bridge between the old and the new, the tangible and the intangible.

Conceived by Atmani Blok, visualized with AI.