On the shortness of life

On the shortness of life
digital print on paper
105 × 3.5 cm

On closer examination, what appears from afar to be a regular ruler reveals an excerpt from Seneca’s "On the Shortness of Life". By embedding Seneca’s reflection on the transient nature of time and the importance of using it wisely within this everyday tool, the work aims to transform an instrument of physical measurement into a means of reflection and contemplation.

Berlin