Gayan Prageeth SrI Lankan , b. 1980

In the South Asian region, there exists a belief that the origin of all things is tied to water. Life itself aligns with thisidea, as water is vital for sustaining the life cycle. Just as water determines the origin of life, it is also crucial for itscontinuation. Its influence on the entire ecosystem is significant, affecting both internal processes and externalimpacts. Water possesses a mysterious and wondrous quality, both on the surface and in its depths, with much ofwhat occurs often beyond our perception.Through the metaphor of the lotus flower, which germinates from the murky waters, I explore not only what isvisible but also the impact of unseen forces. There is always more happening beyond what meets the eye—events unfolding constantly. The future, or even the next moment, holds deeper occurrences that influence usmore profoundly than we realize. We are often conscious of only a fraction of what is happening, while muchmore remains hidden beneath the surface.