Shoganai Artwork there’s a word I keep

there’s a word I keep coming back to in my art practice: shouganai

I see space

edition of 55

The pieces combine NASA images with my photos of Wellington’s South Coast

it holds a quiet presence that speaks to endurance

Shoganai Artwork there’s a word I keepPaper size 50 x 35 cm woodblock Relief mono print Rosaspina 250gsm archival paper varied edition of 10 # price includes shipping in NZ In Japanese, theres a word I keep coming back to in my art practice: shouganai. It means 'nothing can be done' or 'its beyond our control.' Its not defeatistits about accepting what we cant change. I see links to Stoicism, and it resonates with how I work: using found objects, embracing imperfections, and letting