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But even if we realize, that things do not exist seperated from each other, we still can`t help but tell them apart. We construct our world based on terms, definitions and concepts (German: Bergriff) like house, tree, you, me,... That creates the impression that everything has its own independent existence. And that there is an independent subjective existence interfering with that world: Me.

A world structured by terms and definitions leads to strict separation, especially between me and the "rest". This is a quiet "problematic" (better to say dangerous based on the observed consequences) simplification, as in reality all things and beings exist in mutual dependency.

The whole artwork consists of the term BEGRIFF (Eng. term). Everything is the same. Only a slightly differencing "colorization" of the letters form a face, and leads to a categorization of what we see... Continue reading

I want to thank Matthieu Ricard who gave me his friendly permission to use his photography of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche as a template. Therefore, the whole revenue from "Begriff" artwork sales is donated to Matthieu Ricards charitable non-profit organization Karuna-Shechen. Discover more at https://karuna-shechen.org/.

2016

Format (wxh): 60 cm x 80 cm

Technique: Print on Alu-Dipond (Limited signed edition of 10 pieces) 

Please note: Artwork might look slightly different in reality then on the picture above due to light and other effects within photographing.