Korean artist, Kimsooja is a renowned artist known for her brilliant installations. She is based in New York and her work has been exhibited throughout Asia, America and Europe. One of her finest installations, Lotus: Zone Of Zero, was created first in 2003. Since then, it has been recreated in 2008 and then in 2011.

Composed of approx. 2000 lotus lanterns, the installation was set up in 2008 at Rotunda of the Raverstein Gallery in Brussels. It was first exhibited in another structure at the Palais Rameau in Lille in 2003. "By relocating the installation, Kimsooja wishes to address the public, and invites them to experience a moment of peace and contemplation of the harmonized world", as described on her website.

By using lotus flowers, Kimsooja refers to the state of mandala (meaning circle in Sanskrit) and they are mostly used in Korean Buddhist Temples.  The sound that accompanies this amazing installation is of Tibetan, Gregorian and Islamic chants. Kimsooja believes such sound element inspires us to look within and reflect on the current political and religious conflicts within the world.

































Besides being aesthetically awesome, the concept behind the installation is equally worthy. Though, I haven't seen it in real, but I am sure the environment at the site must be very spiritual, peaceful and loving; truly one of a kind experience.
























Recreated at Plateau, Samsung Museum, Seoul, 2011


In this installation, 384 lotus lanterns were used and with same sound in background. The repetition of the lotus lanterns and chants remind the viewer of the fundamental relationship between the individual and community.