Audio Guide

Can you hear a mysterious rhythm, like the beat of a drum?

Step into a mesmerizing space, where time itself seems to dissolve.
The gentle rhythm of dripping water fills the air, as a massive rotating disc slowly drifts into view.

This disc is covered in diatomaceous earth—a fossilized form of algae.
In Japan, diatomaceous earth has long been valued for its ability to absorb and release moisture, making it a prized material for walls and other applications.

As water touches its surface, it darkens, revealing delicate images that emerge and then fade.
The moment they appear, they begin to disappear. A fleeting cycle of endings and beginnings—a reflection of the eternal cycle itself.

Rather than capture it with a camera, let this moment imprint itself on your eyes and heart.