Portals represent gateways to transformation, reflecting the constant motion and evolution of life. There is an unrelenting need to move—physically, mentally, and spiritually—shifting through dimensions of the self. Japanese folklore speaks of koi fish transforming from beings of water into dragons, symbolizing a profound metamorphosis. Ponds and pools represent the cycles of life, while cherry blossoms, with their brief yet brilliant bloom, encapsulate the fleeting nature of existence. Whether as emblems or everyday moments of life, these symbols serve as reminders that change is inevitable and beauty lies in impermanence. In life, we all drift through portals, from reality into dreams, constantly evolving, shedding the past, and embracing the new with each fleeting moment.
