Take a Bow

To bow is the act of lowering the torso and head as a social gesture in direction to another person or symbol. Rooted in animalistic tendencies the concept of bowing has been been an important cultural and religious aspect around the world. Servants bow before their kings, believers bow before their God, rock stars bow under the heavy applause of their fans.

Instinctively, or in its animalistic root, bowing shows that we are not a threat to the other person. In today’s culture, more in religious than social situation, bowing has become a ritual that people seldom question.

We bow to God as a sign of respect. In ancient times, the sovereign was considered as a direct descendant of God, hence people would bow in front of him. The tradition continued on in some cultures. In other words, in our learned traditions, we are bowing in front of God, the creator.

In today’s highly spiritually charged times the act of bowing has gained another understanding deeply rooted in
time, space and creation. It is through taking a bow that your judgment will be right.

Take a Bow is an invitation to recognize the hand of the creator in everything we encounter, a tree, a pet, a partner, wild life, a beautiful song, the laughter of a baby… because once the creator within is recognized, we pave the way to our ultimate nature and happiness. It is a heart felt
response to the creator’s greatness and a complete surrender from the body and soul.

Take a Bow was featured in Personal Structures – open borders 2017, Venice – Italy.
Commissioned by Wael Farran Studio.