As human beings, we have always had to grapple with the transience of our world, and this is increasingly evident as everything speeds up. The Japanese concept “Mono no aware” – literally translated as “the pathos of things” – recognises impermanence: the gentle sadness that comes with seeing the world around us move on. The Sanskrit term “Anitya” describes the ways in which each of us are alterable – both as physical matter and conceptual beings. Neal Grundy’s Transient Sculptures series focuses on the overriding concepts of change and motion, capturing fabric forms in “mid-flight.” He notes: “At first glance, the viewer may believe they are seeing a solid sculpture in the landscape. The sculpture exists for a split second in time; once photographed, it is otherwise lost forever, never to be re-created.” Designed to mesmerise the viewer, these images capture a world passing by, and find a sense of beauty in ephemeral moments. nealgrundy.co.uk.

Image Credits:
1. Neal Grundy, Beachy Head, England, from Transient Sculptures (2020).
2. Neal Grundy, Snowdonia, Wales, from Transient Sculptures (2020).
3. Neal Grundy, Firle Beacon, England, from Transient Sculptures (2020).
4. Neal Grundy, Ditchling, England, from Transient Sculptures (2020).
5. Neal Grundy, Snowdonia, Wales, from Transient Sculptures (2020).
6. Neal Grundy, Snowdonia, Wales, from Transient Sculptures (2020).