There is a thing confusedly formed, born before heaven and earth.
Silent and void.
It stands alone and does not change, goes round and does not weary.
I know not its name so I style it 'The Way'.
I know not its name so I style it 'The Way'.
'The Way' is further described as receding.
Receding, it is further described as far away.
Being far away, it is described as turning back.
Charcoal, ash, coloured marker on mylar
approx 23 x 30 inches
text - Lao-tse, Tao Te Ching (China 600 BC)
