35° 2′ 4.34″ N, 135° 43′ 5.51″ E

The installation consists of five low platforms inspired by the “stone islands” of the Ryōan-ji garden in Kyoto. Each platform is covered with a layer of fine iron powder, sourced from a rusted sea wall. When iron is exposed to seawater for a prolonged period, it rusts, becoming fragile and brittle. With great precision, Godzina extracted the iron from the weathered wall and ground it finely in her studio. This iron powder was then carefully spread over the rectangular platforms.

Beneath the powder’s surface lies a second dimension of the artwork: mechanical arms with powerful magnets rotate slowly. With each turn, the iron comes to life; the particles stand upright whenever a magnet passes beneath. This continuous motion creates concentric rings in the iron powder, reminiscent of the serene patterns found in the Ryōan-ji Zen garden, where gravel is meticulously raked into wave-like formations. The result is a delicate interplay of movement and stillness, engaging the senses and reflecting nature’s essence.