In Pygmalion's Stone by Jaehun Park, light takes centre stage as the engine of life – the primary ‘origin’ that transforms inanimate matter into living systems. A nameless, immovable stone is illuminated by a miniature sun, and around this point a small, sacred space emerges where flowers and weeds begin their first movements.
The work reveals the ‘cosmic ballet’ of photosynthesis: sunlight converting water and carbon dioxide into energy and oxygen, the foundation of life on Earth. This cycle is captured in a seamless three-minute loop, making the eternal patterns of nature tangible.
The installation invites viewers to reflect on the conditions of life and our place in the natural world. Light and stone reveal the fundamental elements that sustain life and highlight the delicate balance upon which our existence depends.