Yin-Yang

The Yin-Yang is a symbol in Chinese text which represents the notion of "everything," powered by opposites and ironically-breaking the mold of black-and-white views. The Yin <black> conveys the dark, passive, downward side of life, while The Yang <white> conveys the strong, active, upward side. The idea is that "...there is no quality in this world that is not what it is merely by contrast." <Moby Dick- Ch. 11 By. Herman Melville> Further explanation goes to say that "truly to enjoy bodily warmth, some small part of you must be cold. Nothing exists in itself. If you flatter yourself that you are all over comfortable, and have been so a long time, then you cannot be said to be comfortable any more." <Herman Melville> Many people take for granted their situations-they never stop to think of their hardships as a 'glass-half-full' blessing to themselves. They don't appreciate how valuable it is to be exposed to all the shades of the palette of life; even the harsh greys and the hopeless blacks.

Artist Statement

Tao- a word meaning the rationilization of human conduct fit to each being by their level of consciousness. Many regard the word 'conscious' to mean simply being awake, alive, attentative- very tip of the iceberg. My name is Tracee Fedi and I am fascinated by the mind and how it operates differently for each and every person. In a collection of photos, videos, and written pieces I hope to delve into my own realm of consciousness that I feel falls flat for many into living as a sentient being on the surface in everyday life. Here I will facilitate looking beyond the facade each scenario wears. I believe that ignorance is the downfall of human nature and society and if my insights could even get one person to open their mind and consider an alternate way of looking at an idea, disecting a belief or contemplating a thought than the purpose of my art will be fulfilled. It's ignorance vs. consciousness in the fight of evolution- survival of the fittest. I'd just like to give people another light to view human behavior and an optimistic notion that "all truths are universal." <Quote by. John Lennon>