The motif of Vanitas or transience of life is also often present. These paintings are related to vanitas and transience motifs. This phenomenon involved the realization of transience, decay, and death. Deceneus speaks of the transience of life. "Ichi-go ichi-e" is linked with Zen Buddhism and concepts of transience. It very much explores the ideas of transience. The rays of the setting sun on distant cliffs emphasize the transience of time. Change and transience are marked themes in the process art movement. Transience appears to be implicit in the character. Despite his achievements, Laettner's NBA career was characterized by transience. It points out the transience of success. Chen released the album "Songs of Transience" in 2013. In 2010 Asmodelle published her first art book, entitled ""Transience"".