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Tatsuo Miyajima — Counter Fragile No.17
Tatsuo Miyajima

Counter Fragile No.17

A radiant grid of small LED numerical counters blink and cycle through digits in a perpetual rhythm, casting a cool electronic glow across the darkened space. Miyajima's signature obsession with time, life, and impermanence is embedded in the relentless counting sequence, which notably omits the number zero — symbolizing the continuity of existence without end. The work transforms raw digital technology into a meditative contemplation on the fragility and resilience of human life.

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Under the Influence

March 8, 2013

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Tatsuo Miyajima, Counter Fragile No.17

A radiant grid of small LED numerical counters blink and cycle through digits in a perpetual rhythm, casting a cool electronic glow across the darkened space. Miyajima's signature obsession with time, life, and impermanence is embedded in the relentless counting sequence, which notably omits the number zero — symbolizing the continuity of existence without end. The work transforms raw digital technology into a meditative contemplation on the fragility and resilience of human life.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Numbers, Conceptual, Minimalist, Installation, Japanese, Red, Interactive, Modern, Digital Art, Contemporary

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