Artwork by Masaki Hirokawa
Causal Sets
葬列
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About the Work
"Causal Sets" draws inspiration from Eastern mysticism and the theory of causal sets — a conceptual bridge between quantum mechanics and general relativity. The artwork explores the simultaneity of cause and effect, illustrating how events of the past, present, and future unfold in an instant, thereby challenging the traditional notion of temporal continuity. Each being is depicted as isolated within its own cell, yet interconnected through inevitable bonds of fate. These invisible threads of causality shape our collective existence, revealing that even in perceived solitude, we are never truly separate from the whole.
The piece conveys a profound message: every individual is unique and indispensable. Each presence contributes irrevocably to the vast transformations of the world, serving as a vital tessera in the ever-shifting mosaic of the cosmos. Through the metaphor of a funeral procession stretching endlessly through a sea of stars, the work invites reflection on the ephemeral nature of life. It urges us to treasure each fleeting moment and every meaningful encounter — each karmic thread of connection (en) — in this transient, ever-changing world.