“The Standard Perception of Reality and the Paradoxical Structure of Being Caused by It”
The human experience is shaped by a set of standards—perceptions, assumptions, and cultural frameworks that determine what we collectively define as “reality.” These standards act as filters through which the mind interprets the world, offering security and structure. Yet, this very order introduces a paradox: the more tightly we grasp reality through these predefined patterns, the more we obscure the deeper, elusive essence of being itself.
At the heart of this concept lies the tension between the tangible and the intangible. Reality, as it is commonly understood, provides us with coordinates: we categorize, name, and measure everything around us to feel in control. However, beneath these neat categories lurks a chaotic, infinite realm—an underlying structure of existence that defies logic and classification. It is in this realm that paradoxes arise, forcing us to confront the limits of perception and the illusions that govern our experience of life.
The standard perception of reality assumes consistency, predictability, and linearity, yet the structure of being reveals itself as anything but. Moments of existential crisis—when meaning collapses or events exceed explanation—reveal the paradoxical nature of life. We find that the self is both present and absent, that joy and sorrow coexist, and that meaning emerges only in the shadow of absurdity.
This paradox is not an aberration but a fundamental part of existence. Reality is a mirror fractured into countless pieces, each reflecting a slightly different version of the whole. In our attempt to assemble the fragments into a coherent picture, we create an illusion of permanence. Yet, the very act of assembling fragments introduces gaps, and it is in these gaps that the truth of being reveals itself—a truth that cannot be fixed, only encountered fleetingly.
The standardized perception of reality is comforting but ultimately limiting. It locks us into preordained narratives about what is real, rational, and possible, excluding the dimensions of being that lie beyond comprehension. We are taught to distrust ambiguity, to fear contradiction, and to reject the inexplicable. In doing so, we sacrifice a deeper encounter with existence for the sake of coherence.
The paradox lies in the fact that the more we try to grasp reality, the further it slips from our reach. Meaning cannot be extracted from life through formulae or rules—it must be lived, and in living, we must accept the unknown. The insistence on absolute clarity blinds us to the richness of ambiguity and the beauty of uncertainty, rendering the essence of being incomprehensible within our narrow framework of perception.
Freedom lies not in escaping paradox but in embracing it. To live fully is to engage with the paradoxes inherent in existence, to accept that being is both presence and absence, order and chaos, meaning and meaninglessness. Only by transcending the boundaries of standard perception can we approach the raw, unfiltered essence of being—a reality that is not bound by time, space, or rationality but flows freely in all directions at once.
This liberation requires unlearning: a shedding of the need for definitive answers and an openness to what lies beyond certainty. It is an invitation to inhabit the spaces between opposites, to dwell in contradictions, and to find clarity not through logic but through experience. In doing so, we come closer to the core of existence—an ungraspable presence that is both everything and nothing.
This concept invites the viewer to question the framework through which they perceive the world and their own existence. What lies beyond the familiar patterns of thought? What truths emerge when the structures of meaning dissolve? This exploration is not about reaching conclusions but about expanding perception—about becoming attuned to the subtle, paradoxical dance of being that flows beneath the surface of reality.
The works embody the space where opposites merge, where reality bends back on itself, revealing the infinite layers that constitute existence. The viewer is encouraged to engage not with what is certain but with what is unresolved, embracing the unknown as a vital part of the human experience. Reality, in this sense, is not a destination but a process—a continuous unfolding of paradoxes that invites us to become participants in the mystery of being.