Paris’ majestic glass-domed Grand Palais is inviting visitors to take a stroll through famed artwork of Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota. The Soul Trembles is an exhibition immersing visitors in a reflective journey of the complexity of the human experience. The Berlin-based artist is known for her work in interwoven yarn, wires and the diverse mediums of daily life to create installations that mirror the intricacies of emotions, connections and memories.

Bags symbolize the journey of life

Red threads that symbolize energy, memory, life and vital connections.

The red, black and white coloring of entangled webs carry powerful symbolism, as red represents energy and vitality, while black stands as an allegory for loss and darkness and white represents purity and renewal. Alongside the installations, the exhibition also offers a chronology of Shiota’s career with photographs and documentaries showcasing her creative journey. — KUNA