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There are several terms that describe Mo Ganji’s art in the context of our earthly presence: single line, essence, reduction, one – in the context of ‘we are one’. He visualises the world and its inhabitants, searching for meaning. His intention is to use his art, again and again, but in a subtle way, to draw attention to meaningful actions and deeds.
Mo Ganji was inspired by great thinkers such as Aristotle with his theory on ‘essence’ (ousia) (Aristotle’s concept of ousia – that which makes something what it is. His thinking closely corresponds to the modern concept of ‘core’). In particular, Ganji shares Baruch de Spinoza’s philosophy that nature is perfect in itself. Baruch de Spinoza (1632–1677) was one of the most important philosophers of modern times, often referred to as the ‘philosopher of unity’ or the ‘God-nature philosopher’. He lived in the Netherlands and is considered a …
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Image above: Mo Ganji, courtesy the artist (Detail)
