2026
Dreams of Sentient Beings_Welcoming Descent (來迎) depicts an astronaut holding a cluster of balloons adorned with colorful dancheong patterns, appearing either to ascend toward the sky or descend toward the earth. The astronaut symbolizes the Buddha, while the balloons represent the countless dreams and aspirations carried by sentient beings.
The ambiguity between ascent and descent simultaneously evokes the Buddha’s “welcoming descent” (naeyeong, 來迎), approaching sentient beings, and their longing for the Buddha. By setting the scene within the vast expanse of space, the work expresses a wish for the salvation of all beings, as well as the hope that the Buddha will draw near to us and ease our suffering.
Please keep the artwork away from humid environments and avoid any contact with water.
