Daruma of Resilience II, 2024
Daruma of Resilience II
2024
Daruma of Resilience II, 2024
Photocopied archival documents, custom sticky notes, wood, paper, acrylic paint, Aqua-Resin, and recycled polystyrene.
Minimum dimensions for this installation: 84' x 106" x 4".
The spirit of resilience is reflected in the Japanese legend of Daruma, or Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk who meditated so devotedly that his arms and legs withered away from non-use. He became a symbol of dedication to a goal and resilience through adversity, always bouncing back up after a fall. From this grew the custom of making wishes or goals with paper-mache Daruma figures. When someone receives a Daruma, they make a wish and paint in one eye. When their goal is achieved, they paint in the other eye.