Artwork by Masaki Hirokawa
Glance
視線
About the Work
This artwork seeks to embody the depths of the human psyche within society. Within the eyes of every person resides a soul capable of perceiving and discerning their own and others’ past and present lives. Nothing is truly “known”; rather, everything is “remembered.”
Encounters between people occur through either favorable or unfavorable destinies. Even if someone seems like a good match in this life, the quality of the relationship can change depending on timing. Just as two friends who appear close may subconsciously engage in a tug-of-war to adjust their destinies, relationships evolve with time and circumstances, as each soul strives toward greater learning.
The multitude of eyes depicted in this artwork may evoke fear in some or inspire feelings of compassion in others. Regardless of the impression, the eyes are mirrors of the soul. The present exists through God’s love and guidance, and all things serve the grand purpose of soul development.