Existence and Link explores how "existence" is formed within relationships. We do not exist in isolation, but rather construct our life experiences and meanings through continuous connections with nature, others, the environment, civilization, and memory. The work, through the interweaving of different images and spaces, presents a state of mutual attraction and influence between existences; each connection is both a relationship and a trace of life's existence.

*Existence and Distant Connections* The white whale in Herman Melville's *Moby-Dick* is not only a symbol of natural forces but also reflects humanity's persistence, desires, and will to conquer. The work uses a petrified sperm whale as its main subject, with petrochemical plants, pipelines, and chimneys piercing its body, symbolizing humanity's endless exploitation and plunder of natural resources in the name of civilization and economic development.

The ancient Persian architecture on the whale's back represents a once-glorious ancient civilization, juxtaposed with modern petrochemical industry, forming a dialogue across time and space. From ancient empires to the Iraq War in the Middle East today, civilization has always been accompanied by the competition for power, resources, and interests. Oil has both nourished modern civilization and become an undeniable force behind wars and conflicts.

Wars will eventually end, but as long as human greed persists, and we continue to conquer nature and plunder resources, are we truly creating civilization, or are we gradually eroding the very foundation of our existence?