Artist: Yuri Elperin

Memento Mori

死亡警示

sculpture/painting

48 x 36 x 8 inches

2021

Memento mori is a Latin phrase meaning "remember you must die". It refers to a concept of reflecting on your own mortality to help you focus on what is important and live a more meaningful life. The concept has been expressed through various forms of art and symbolism, including skulls, hourglasses, and extinguished candles, which serve as a reminder of the transience of life and earthly pleasures.