Finding Spring (Truth)
traditional Korean fabric, naturally obtained ink
50" x 28.5", 2007
traditional Korean fabric, naturally obtained ink
50" x 28.5", 2007
SEARCHING FOR THE SPRING
(TRUTH)
(Nameless female monk's poem)
It took me long time to find the Spring
I only spotted it before the sunset
Many times I searched for it far away
From home
I went to the mountains, looked at the clouds,
High peaks and water streams
I was confused. I couldn't find it
It was only when I got back home
I had felt great smell in my nostrils.
I followed the smell.
There I found a tree.
A blossom on the branch…
Then, I realized that wisdom is to search
For spring nearby before going
for a long journey elsewhere.
(TRUTH)
(Nameless female monk's poem)
It took me long time to find the Spring
I only spotted it before the sunset
Many times I searched for it far away
From home
I went to the mountains, looked at the clouds,
High peaks and water streams
I was confused. I couldn't find it
It was only when I got back home
I had felt great smell in my nostrils.
I followed the smell.
There I found a tree.
A blossom on the branch…
Then, I realized that wisdom is to search
For spring nearby before going
for a long journey elsewhere.
