New Years
Kanon Y.
Acrylic paint
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This painting is based on a candied apple I enjoyed during a memorable trip to Japan on the first day of 2024 at a festive street. In contrast to its appearance, eating the apple wasn’t as easy as it appeared. Breaking through the shiny coat to get to the sweetness required effort. Similarly, while change can be challenging, it leads to many moments of joy and fulfillment. I decided to paint this apple because of how memorable the moments of the New Year were and I wanted to express my feelings of happiness for it. Beyond the vibrant and vivid exterior, this apple symbolizes the many transformations and challenges to come, while also showing the optimism that accompanies a new year. This candied apple depicts not only the joy but also the struggle of transformation.
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Creativity is a unique way to express myself and my emotions. I struggle with understanding the borderline between what is creative and what is not, but to me, creativity is a way for me to understand myself and a way to show others who I am.
