Yayoi Kusama’s “Footprints of Life” Makes Its Mark in Taipei

Yayoi Kusama’s concept behind *Footprints of Life* was: “I created this work to symbolize the supreme footprints of life. The struggles and joys of the human world, my view of the universe, and my infinite awe and fascination with the mystery of the cosmos, as well as the joy that I am constantly surrounded by, and the career footsteps of my lifelong battle fought in the name of art and thought.” She once said these visual features stem from her hallucinations, and she believes the dots form an infinitely vast capturing net (Infinity Nets), representing her life. In addition, Yayoi Kusama has also developed her own unique “proliferation” motif, with many of her works featuring mushroom-like clusters. Her artworks reveal her attempt to present autobiographical, deeply psychological, and sexually expressive content.

The exterior walls of the Taishin Financial Holding Building are also wrapped in Yayoi Kusama’s signature dots, becoming a highlight around Ren’ai Circle. For those Yayoi Kusama fans who have not yet been able to visit the exhibition in Kaohsiung, you can still experience the charm of her works and her reflections on life, the world, and the universe through *Footprints of Life* here.