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BE HERE NOW
2022
Natural stone
100 x 56 x 2 cm each


The sculpture series Be Here Now addresses the viewer with a direct message, urging us to “be here now.” Depicting signs of digital navigation systems, the objects are made out of different types of natural stone, opposing the form of the sculpture—a location mark—which points to the flux of digital space, against a material in which historical periods of time are merged and frozen in the form of complex and compressed sediments. Although the iconography of the objects points to a precise spot, they are removed from a cartographic context, referring less to a geographical location and more to moments in time. Within this interplay of form and material, the idea of progress is paralleled with that of interconnectedness with the environment; achieving a goal is reinterpreted as traversing cycles, and the ephemerality of the digital world is juxtaposed with the time-filled moment, which not only suggests but also conveys the importance of the present moment. In Buddhist philosophy in particular, the concept of “Now” holds significant importance, as it represents the present moment, which is considered the only moment that truly exists. Time is not considered linear but rather as a series of interconnected moments that constantly arise and pass away. The emphasis on the present moment is rooted in the idea that the past is gone and the future is uncertain, making the present the only tangible reality. By calming the mind and focusing on the present moment, individuals can cultivate mindfulness, awareness, and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. Living in the present moment is therefore seen as the true means to attain liberation from all suffering, by embracing the impermanence of all phenomena, including time itself.



Photos: Simon Veres