"The Lotus flower is regarded in many different cultures, especially in eastern religions, as a symbol of purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration and rebirth. Its characteristics are a perfect analogy for the human condition: even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower."

 

-Institute for Asia and Asian Diasporas

The symbol of the lotus under this description serves as the foundation for this piece. It invites viewers to reflect on their own journey of life, on the moments of darkness, mud, and the murky waters that they may have experienced, and on the moments of great light, beauty, and those in which they have felt themselves unfolding from within just like the flower. It is a celebration of the human spirit and of our strength and ability to rise above the conditions that surround us to share our true beauty with the world.