This sculpture is a 42" diameter by 6" deep undulating circular maze CNC'd out of foam with a plywood backing, epoxy hard coat, and mapped projection. It was originally conceived as I began my artist residency at The Midway in San Francisco. I wanted to create a three dimensional wall mounted sculpture that served as an acoustic panel and projection screen as a site specific nod to the music venue. 

 

Ervin's Labyrinth has no entrance or exit, representing the complexity of human consciousness and the ego, and reflecting on the evolutionary path of the brain and the search for meaning. It illustrates the mind’s endless journey through self-awareness, where the tools we use—reason, intellect, and introspection—trap us within our own conceptual loops. The labyrinth’s form suggests the cyclical nature of existence, where the pursuit of understanding often reveals no clear resolution.

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Inspired by both classical philosophy and contemporary metaphysics, this artwork weaves together ideas from thinkers such as Friedrich Nietzsche, Immanuel Kant, and Ervin Laszlo. Laszlo’s Akasha Paradigm—which posits that the universe is an interconnected field of information and consciousness—adds a modern dimension to this exploration of the mind. According to Laszlo, consciousness is not merely a byproduct of brain evolution, but a fundamental aspect of the cosmos, with the human brain serving as a receiver or conduit for this universal consciousness. This theory suggests that the mind is a participant in a broader, spiritual evolution, where the ego and self-awareness are steps toward understanding the deeper interconnectedness of all things.