FÂ rAMESÂ OFÂ Â LÂ oNGEVITY
Exhibition
Overview
This gallery presents twelve works, six Eastern and six Western, spanning the early modern and modern eras (17th-20th c.). It explores philosophies of happiness and longevity as expressed across both worldviews throughout the last five centuries. The works are drawn from a range of media (sculpture, ceramics, painting, textiles) and geographies (Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, Spain, France, United States). They are arranged for direct comparison, inviting viewers to examine how each tradition has represented these themes and to consider how the two perspectives speak to one another.
My Curatorial Question:
How have Eastern and Western cultures imagined longevity and happiness differently, and what might each tradition offer the other?
This page shares the mission behind my work, my vision for the project, and my background in longevity that shaped it.
Inspired by the exhibition, my photography portfolio uses mythology, nature, and dreamy imagery to explore the relationship between living longer and living well.
Extending the project beyond the gallery, my impact initiative used proceeds from my own photography series (inspired by the exhibition) to support The Painted Turtle and help bring joy, community, and meaningful experiences to children with serious medical conditions.
This page introduces my curated exhibition, comparing how Eastern and Western art have represented happiness, longevity, and the idea of a meaningful life across cultures and centuries.
