It was winter 2003 when I entered the Tate Modern Museum. A sun that was so close, so gigantic, and so warm surprised me.
I watched the latest documentary on Netflix – Abstract: The Art of Design, in which the artist of this weather project Olafur Eliasson explained the power of “yellow” which he used in his installation “The Weather Project”. It featured a huge, glowing yellow sun mounted on the museum ceiling. Surrounding the sun was a misty haze that relaxed me. That was exactly what I saw in the museum at the time. How lucky I was.
I could not say it was sunset or sunrise. But the experience was so intense that the sun warmed my body and soul no matter how cold the outdoor temperature was. I happily lied down on the floor with my friend and many others, focusing and enjoying the calm moment. I could not think of a more wonderful thing better than the unreal sun. It is close but safe. It is big but not too bright.
I could have stayed there for hours if I did not have a busy schedule. “Is that modern art?” I wondered at the time. I don’t think it’s so abstract that it’s unapproachable. Contemporary art can penetrate our normal everyday lives and become part of our daily experience.
With meditation becoming popular, I will say meditation under this sun art should be an ideal experience.
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