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The artwork, "Birth," is by JUNKO CHODOS, a collage of computer prints and acrylic on industrial mylar, 8 feet high and 3.5 wide. It is the first work in her 2001 series, "Esoteric Buddhism."
The Japanese characters spell out a poem by the 9th century priest, Kuukai: "Born, reborn and born yet again, in the cycle of reincarnation, in darkness." And above them we see a foetus on its way through the birth canal. - The computer prints that the artist has assembled and layered, form a mysterious mixture of colors and textures; and the overall form is almost like a figure standing on two legs.
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And check out our related app, Hear Birth, for another look at this fascinating work of art!
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