Gracefully Embrace the Flow of Time
Flow Island-Mountain Forest/ Introduction to the dynamic scene of 'Flow Island' (60-minute time-lapse)
Flow Island-Deep Ocean/ Introduction to the dynamic scene of 'Flow Island' (60-minute time-lapse)
What is time to you?
It's like blinking, the space between inhale and exhale, sunrise and sunset. Just awakened by the alarm in the morning, now preparing to go to bed. The wind shifts from warm to cool, tank tops are swapped for sweaters, children need new shoes again, hair needs trimming, watering plants spaced out longer, daylight hours grow shorter, and it's strawberry season again. It's time to plan the Lunar New Year trip home to reunite with family. Another year has passed.
In winter, we love to get up early and walk our child to school, while enjoying the changing mountain views each day.
The mountains of the valley, paired with seasonal farming, along with the ever-changing sunlight and clouds, feel like greetings from the earth.
After moving to the East Rift Valley in 2020, we have been living surrounded by the earth. Nature reminds us to feel the changes of the seasons as everything flows slowly. Amidst our busy lives, we find comfort and peace in this. This led to the creation of 'Flow Island - Forest.
View of the Hualien-Taitung Rift Valley from Mount Taihei.
After moving to the east, we developed a new relationship with the sea. Every week, we make a point to visit the beach—Dozen surfs the shallow waters while I read, or sometimes break away from the routine of living on land and immerse my body in the sea. Floating, using my body in new ways, swimming in the ocean, I immerse myself in a space isolated from the outside world. In this state, I find peace, deeply connecting with myself. It feels like being in the deep sea, within the earth’s rotation, and the flow of time, finding tranquility and becoming closer to myself.This led to the creation of 'Flow Island - Deep Ocean‘
Let us be freed from the numerical pressure of time.
Let us find relief and tranquility in the flow of time.
This is the love that nature gives us,
and we share this love with everyone.
Every morning after yoga, it’s time to start work. From being a beginner following along with videos to becoming more in tune with the body's flow, we now play meditation music, listen to the body's needs, and focus on each breath. We allow ourselves and our bodies to flow with the breath, letting the passage of time guide us toward peace and ease.
Using 'Flow Island' during meditation after yoga.
“Flow Island” was born during such a time. We wanted a device that, while enjoying solitude, wouldn't impose the pressure of time but could still connect with the concept of 'time' in the real world. It allows us to enjoy the flow of time, to revel in moments of solitude, and during this period, it's like resetting ourselves, returning to a pure state to find peace and ease. It’s as though we recharge ourselves before fully returning to life, living mindfully and embracing every moment. In these moments of solitude, even if just for a minute, when we open our eyes again, everything seems brighter.
About "Flow Island-Mountain Forest & Deep Ocean
This is a time-flow installation, where the flight of birds through the mountains guides us to wander in the world of solitude, discovering a sense of ease and peace.
Each time the bird completes a circle, sixty minutes have passed. In "Flow Island," time is not defined by numbers, but by your own interpretation.
It can serve as a companion, a marker of time, or something to focus on during moments of solitude. There are many ways to use it, and others await your discovery.
We invite you to experience the tranquility and ease that comes with the flow of time.
Flow Island - Mountain Forest
Flow Island' in its semi-finished state, with unpainted trees (top-down view).
Different tree shapes and natural wood oils in varying shades of green express the richness of the forest.
Exquisite craftsmanship ensures even the 1.5 cm bird retains its details, making the piece highly collectible.
Flow Island - Deep Ocean
Close-up of 'Flow Island.' In addition to the mountain and sea theme, an upcoming 'Universe' theme is planned. Stay tuned.
As it glides before us with the flow of time, we can see it from different angles and postures, as if we are together with it in the deep sea, finding a profound sense of tranquility.
Features: Equipped with a silent mechanism, designed for quiet environments, operating in silence without noise disturbance.
Note: This piece requires 1 AA battery to function.
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