Tobias Jacob Ramos Imbang

Echoes of Presence

Bachelor of Visual Arts Photography Health and wellbeing Place

Echoes of Presence

In this piece titled 'Echoes of Presence,' I invite an audience to a reflective exploration of the present moment, a pursuit deeply rooted in my artistic practice. This creation is more than just a visual display; it is a meditative journey that brings light to the practice of mindfulness and the profound importance of living in the moment.

By encouraging stillness and attention, the video pays homage to the fleeting nature of our current experiences. A lone television set with headphones invites viewers to a deeply personal and introspective engagement with the artwork, fostering a connection that might be lost in a more intricate or visually stimulating environment.

The work aims to compel the viewer to pause, reflect, and immerse themselves in the fullness of the current moment. With 'Echoes of Presence,' I aspire to capture the spirit of the present moment and to spark a dialogue about embracing a more mindful existence. This work is a gesture, offering the audience an opportunity to commune with the present in a way that resonates on both an intimate and a universal scale.