The artwork "Flat Plastic Bottle" was inspired by my experience covering a litter-picking activity. This will be the final post about this piece. As I finish sharing all the photos, I reflect on what has changed within me.
Participating in the Tanzawa Art Festival brought about two significant changes. Firstly, I had the opportunity to talk with a few people, and I learned that everyone perceives and interprets art differently. I have pinned a statement explaining what this artwork means to me, but I realize that it might not resonate with others in the same way. While I feel it's important to explain the background of the artwork, ultimately, both the creator and the audience should feel free in their interpretations. I was reminded of the words of my late mentor, a counselor, who said, "Everyone is different," and I felt that truth more deeply.
The second change was in the artwork itself. Working with image editing software for the exhibition, the piece evolved into something new. I've named this new version "Flat Plastic Bottle Mark II," and I will start sharing it here gradually. Additionally, this exhibition has inspired the creation of other new works.
Having reached a milestone, I feel a renewed eagerness to start on a new project. I already have an idea in mind and am contemplating how to bring it to life. The title of this new piece will be "Death and Rebirth." Please look forward to it.