“the essential thing is not to become inured. … even if it is for
the hundredth time, you must encounter each thing as if you
have never known it before. no matter how many times, it
must always be the first time. this is next to impossible, i realize …”

paul auster, in the country of last things.

a lone chair along the leas lift promonade was used to create a situation in which to experience this encounter.