To Be Born (N'aître)
"To Be Born" (N'aître) is a philosophical exploration of existence through the eternal cycle of the Cave, Big Bang, and seasonal transformation. This multidisciplinary project examines the continuous process of birth, death, and rebirth through paintings, video art, performances, and installations. The work reveals that "to be born" is not a singular event but an eternal philosophical truth: we are continuously being born from the primordial darkness, through explosive creation, seasonal transformation, and back to the Cave's embrace.
Spring
Renewal and awakening, the first breath of existence
Summer
Flourishing and abundance, the fullness of being
Autumn
Harvest and reflection, the wisdom of maturity
Winter
Rest and transformation, the quiet before rebirth
About To Be Born
"To Be Born" (N'aître) is a philosophical exploration of existence through the eternal cycle of the Cave, Big Bang, and seasonal transformation. This multidisciplinary project examines the continuous process of birth, death, and rebirth through paintings, video art, performances, and installations. The work reveals that "to be born" is not a singular event but an eternal philosophical truth: we are continuously being born from the primordial darkness, through explosive creation, seasonal transformation, and back to the Cave's embrace.
Through multiple mediums—paintings that capture the essence of each season's energy, video art that explores temporal passages, performances that embody transformation, and installations that create immersive environments—this project invites viewers to contemplate their own cycles of becoming, dying, and rebirth.
The work acknowledges that to be born is not a singular event but a continuous process, happening again and again throughout our lives as we shed old selves and emerge into new possibilities. Each season holds its own wisdom, its own beauty, and its own necessary transformation in the eternal dance of existence.
Conceptual Foundations
NYX: The Cave & Big Bang
"The Night of Becoming NYX" embodies the primordial darkness of the Cave and the explosive emergence of the Big Bang. NYX is the womb of the universe itself—the eternal darkness from which all creation springs forth.
Explore NYX →Mother of Seeds: Birth & Death
"Mother of Seeds" represents the eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth—the divine mother who both creates and receives. She embodies the continuity between origin and return, life and dissolution.
Explore Mother of Seeds →Shadows (Matristic): Perception & Reality
"Shadows (Matristic)" directly engages with Plato's allegory of the cave, exploring how we perceive reality through the interplay of light and darkness. It embodies the Cave's philosophical inquiry through visual art.
Explore Shadows (Matristic) →These foundational artworks provide the mythological and philosophical framework for the entire "To Be Born" project, connecting ancient wisdom with contemporary experience.
— Amaneh Eskandari | Zohreh