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One of the most conceptually challenges aspects of What Matter Feels is that it highlights the role of ‘true contradictions’ in nature and in our perception. The European philosophical tradition—thanks largely to Aristotle—has tended to deny that any contradictions can be true. Yet in certain Asian philosophical traditions true contradictions are actively embraced, and their explanatory value is recognised.

One of the most basic true contradictions we encounter in nature is that between the object that acts and the object that is acted upon. Each acts upon the other with equal and opposite force. That which is pushed also pushes; that which is pulled also pulls. 

The marbling piece in this poster is one of the last created in the series shown here, and uses a limited palette, which includes some gold, to create a dynamic vortex that is reminiscent of the yin-yang symbol (taijitu) that is of central importance to philosophical traditions such as Taoism. (Original artwork: 2023, ink, gold pigment, and paint on paper, 60 x 60 cm.)

Posters are sold unframed. Examples of framed posters are shown here for illustration purposes at 40 x 30 cm (16 x 12 inches), 60 x 45 cm (24 x 18 inches), and 80 x 60 cm (32 x 24 inches)

Materials:

• Printed on premium archival museum-quality paper.
• The 250 gsm/ 110lb paper is perfect for fine art, designed to last for years without losing its original beauty. Our matte paper is uncoated and natural white (off-white).
• With alkaline papermaking technology, this poster is acid-free, meaning the pH of the pulp that is used to form the paper is above 7 (neutral). The paper is also buffered with an alkaline reserve, such as calcium carbonate, to neutralize acid compounds absorbed from the atmosphere or formed through natural aging. This ensures that your poster will last many years without any yellowing or discolouration.
• Our poster is free from or low in OBA (optical brightener additives). This ensures that the natural white colour of the paper remains consistent under different lighting conditions. In contrast, the colour of papers that contain optical brighteners can shift depending on the light source. Additionally, the colour of OBA-free paper remains more consistent over time so that you can enjoy the poster for years without any shifts.
• We use FSC-certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability. It’s better for the people and the planet.
• Each poster is shipped in robust packaging, ensuring it arrives safe and secure.
• Paper sizes may vary slightly by region. For the US and Canada, the measurement is in inches, while for the rest of the world, it is in centimetres.