How far can human civilization go? Series 1
Artist：Forest Young
October 2024
Installation Art 180cm x 180cm
This work seeks to explore the question: How far can Chinese civilization go? The artist arranges the soles of Chinese shoes into the shape of Beijing Time, with the clock hands moving across these soles as time ticks away, second by second. Chinese civilization transitions from the past to the future, from a beginning toward an eventual end. The piece reflects on the notion that under the influence of boundless human desire, everything ultimately fades into emptiness — civilization being no exception. Are there truly eternal things in this world? How far can Chinese civilization endure? How can such a brilliant legacy be sustained? These are questions that deserve contemplation from each of us.
How far can human civilization go? Series 2
Artist：Forest Young
October 2024
Installation Art 180cm x 180cm
This work aims to explore how far and how long Italian civilization can go. The artist put the soles of Italian shoes together to form Roman time. The hands move between these soles. Italian civilization moves from the past to the future, from the beginning to the end. The work aims to think about the endless desires of human beings. Everything will eventually return to emptiness, and civilization is no exception. Is there anything eternal in the world? How far can Italian civilization go? How to continue such a brilliant civilization? It is worth thinking about for each of us!
