“A Debt of Time” is a contemplative art installation that explores the transformative power of words, reflecting on themes of impermanence, connection and the quiet persistence of memory. At the heart of the work is an ephemeral arrangement of projected text, designed to interact with natural elements, particularly light and shadow. The words are intricately configured to become fully visible only when illuminated by sunlight or another light source. As the light shifts, the text emerges through the shadows it casts, creating a dynamic interplay between nature and silent expression.

This delicate interaction symbolizes the brief yet enduring nature of memory and gratitude. The installation invites everyone to witness how meaning can surface momentarily, then dissolve, reflecting the transient beauty of human connection and remembrance.

About the Artist

Shin Yen

A being who finds comfort in expressing her thoughts through words. As a text-based artist, she explores themes of impermanence and connection.

Shin Yen conjures quiet interventions that gently interact with space, inviting presence. Her works prompt us to pause amidst the world’s relentless motion, opening a quiet entry point into stillness and subtle confrontation.