rock 2017

This photograph of a rock, taken by Chaokun Wang, presents us with a seemingly simple subject, yet it echoes through the corridors of time and human experience. The rock, in its stark presence, is a symbol of endurance, resilience, and the immutable forces of nature. We find resonances in the ancient Greek myths of Prometheus chained to a rock, a testament to defiance and suffering. Yet, the rock is also a sacred object in many cultures. Think of the Kaaba in Mecca, a central point of pilgrimage and worship, where a stone becomes a focal point of faith. Consider the psychological weight, how the unyielding form of the rock is a counterpoint to the ever-changing sky. The rock thus embodies the cyclical nature of existence, a constant return to origins. The meanings may change, but the primal connection remains.