PASSAGE

Passage is a reflection on the idea that death is not necessarily an absolute end, but rather a transition toward another state of existence. Inspired by perspectives that regard life and death as part of a continuous journey, the work contemplates the possibility of a passage that extends beyond the boundaries of physical life.

Rooted in cultural understandings of the post-death journey within Javanese belief, the work does not seek to illustrate death literally. Instead, it reinterprets these ideas through a symbolic visual language, exploring death as a process of transformation, continuity, and movement into an unknown realm beyond human certainty.

Smoke, broken pottery, and charcoal are employed as symbols of transformation. Smoke serves as a metaphor for movement and transition, existing in a state that is constantly shifting and impossible to fully grasp. The fractured vessel represents the fragility and temporality of material existence, while charcoal remains as a trace left behind after change has occurred, suggesting that every transformation leaves an imprint of what once was.

Through a symbolic and contemplative approach, Passage creates a space for reflection on the relationship between presence and absence, change and continuity, as well as the possibilities that may exist beyond physical life. Rather than offering definitive answers, the work invites viewers to consider death as part of a longer journey—one that continues to unfold beyond the limits of human understanding.