Time is intangible, yet light and shadow make it visible. Sight of Time is an installation that explores the relationship between light, shadow, and time. Inspired by the concept of a traditional sundial, the piece uses a central rod and photographic works placed on the ground. As light shifts, the shadow aligns with different points in time, interacting with the images to create a dialogue between time, memory, and reality.
In modern society, we rely on digital timekeeping and often overlook the most fundamental way of perceiving time – the changing light and shadows around us. Sight of Time invites viewers to re-experience the passage of time, using shadow as a medium between human perception and temporal flow. It asks: Is time something we see, or something we feel?
Jay Wang is currently a student at Toronto Metropolitan University. His work explores the connection between images, concepts, and installations. Preferring simple and inexpensive cameras or lenses, he focuses on using minimal tools to express deeper meanings. His work often reflects themes of environment, time, and the universal value of life, seeking to create impactful experiences through a straightforward visual language. Rather than identifying as an artist, he sees himself as an ordinary person experimenting with creation.