“Entanglement Hearts Series” represents the invisible “Entanglement” of life and non-life. This is a series that I have been drawing since I was a student. The “heart”, as a symbol of life, is reconstructed and depicted as a model of invisible “entanglement” that interweaves countless forms of life and non-life. Many distinct players make up the “heart” — animals, insects, plants, fungi, viruses, minerals, and man-made objects ― all are with us, surround us, support our lives, and are supported by us.
The stories of “entanglement” with all these players, however, are not always happy. The drawings also tell unhappy stories of sometimes scrambling, sometimes killing each other, and sometimes usurping and stealing from one another. What keeps us alive? What relationships do we have with others? I always reconsider these questions as I draw.
When I'm at the mercy of the ever-changing world, it's easy to forget what's important, but I want to continue drawing this series as a notebook for memories that should not be forgotten. It's like stopping by the roadside on a sunny afternoon and gently reaching for the neglected grass by the roadside.
The stories of “entanglement” with all these players, however, are not always happy. The drawings also tell unhappy stories of sometimes scrambling, sometimes killing each other, and sometimes usurping and stealing from one another. What keeps us alive? What relationships do we have with others? I always reconsider these questions as I draw.
When I'm at the mercy of the ever-changing world, it's easy to forget what's important, but I want to continue drawing this series as a notebook for memories that should not be forgotten. It's like stopping by the roadside on a sunny afternoon and gently reaching for the neglected grass by the roadside.