Traveler, part of my Beyond Humanity series, depicts a serene cyborg in a meditative state, its legs crossed in the lotus pose and its hands in the dhyana mudra. The latter represents the state of deep, unwavering concentration that leads to spiritual awakening and enlightenment

The core concept of the piece is that this being, a cyborg, travels not through space but through meditation. The Buddhist unalome on its chest symbolizes this journey.

In Buddhist tradition, the unalome pictures the path to enlightenment, with the spirals representing our struggles and the straight line depicting the point where we find truth and inner peace.

The sculpture explores the idea of consciousness as a tool for navigating space/time, where meditation for this cyborg becomes a means of travel and influence beyond its physical realm. It prompts a question about the true nature of consciousness and the potential hidden beneath a tranquil exterior.

(Addendum: Depending on the lighting, Traveler’s reflection can appear ‘creepy,’ significantly altering the viewer's experience and adding a layer of unsettling ambiguity to the otherwise peaceful figure.)

38”h x 24”w x 3”d: hard drive platter, motherboard, vinyl