IRON RING / KEKKAI, Mitate (kekkai), ø 32.5 cm

This is a circular fragment of ancient iron, featuring a small round aperture. Once part of a tool, it has now fulfilled its purpose and been left exposed to the elements, where the weight of time is evident beneath the surface rust. While it evokes a sense of transience in its decay, it simultaneously exudes a feeling of liberation, bringing a refreshing presence to any space. Simply by being placed in a room, it can be appreciated as an object imbued with a quiet strength.