In East Asian art traditions, contemplating tabletop objects has long served as a quiet practice of inner reflection. For Lin Yu-shuan, still life functions as a mirror reflecting his internal universe rather than a mere exercise in technical depiction. The title The Self in Things stems from a personal realization during his creative process: the attentive act of painting transformed the observation of objects into a moment of self-awakening, which ultimately coalesced into the synthesis of object and self. Through refined brushwork and nuanced tones, Lin invites viewers to step into this tranquil space—to observe the quietude of antiquities, and in doing so, discover a reflection of their own inner selves.