Chiharu Shiota: Crystallizing Identity

This impressive Chamber of Wonder is inspired by an ancient Japanese legend that says people destined to meet are connected by an invisible red thread tied to their fingers. No matter which paths they take in life, their threads will inevitably converge, guiding them toward one another. It is a myth that resonates across many cultures. In the installation "Crystallizing Identity" — as is often the case in life — there is no beginning, no end, no logic, only an immense, interconnected universe. Chiharu Shiota has woven red wool threads and crystals into a complex network that leads to crystal casts of her own hands and feet. "The thread connects everything." — Chiharu Shiota