This work is inspired by John Everett Millais' painting 'Ophelia' created between 1851 and 1852. Ophelia is a character from William Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet’, depicted as she sings before her tragic drowning in a Danish river. While Ophelia is a somber piece, I find it exceptionally beautiful and impactful.
Prior to delving into NFT creation during the pandemic (June 2021), I had been working as a VJ for numerous concerts for a significant period. Most of my previous works, including NFTs, have focused on positivity and brightness. However, this particular artwork is my first exploration of sorrow as a theme.
Through various experiences, I have come to appreciate the importance of accepting and embracing both positive and negative emotions, joy and sorrow, which exist at opposite ends of the spectrum. They are inseparable aspects of the human experience. Although we tend to avoid negative emotions whenever possible, we are ultimately human, encompassing the full range of emotions.
Taking inspiration from Ophelia, this work celebrates the entirety of human emotions.
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Sound artist: Shuta Yasukochi, "Stars (2023)"
It will be showcased in 'Public Visuals Exhibition' at √K Contemporary in Kagurazaka from July 25 to August 5, 2023.
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