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[Comments on the award-winning work]
When I smell the fragrance of a certain flower, I recall memories from the past. I don't know if they are scary or unpleasant, but I am a little hurt by them. I reflected this feeling of mine in this work. |
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| When did you start using computer graphics to create art? |
| In the spring of 2005, the curriculum of the college I'd entered included a class on how to create digital art using Photoshop CS. Until that time, I had created hand-drawn pictures, but using Photoshop greatly expanded my means of expression. I realized the wonder and fun of Photoshop's processing technology and began to create works, losing myself in it. |
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What first led to you to use computer graphics?
Ever since I was a child, I was poor at communicating with people, so I began to wish for a non-verbal way to let people know how I felt. Since then, I have kept thinking how I can express myself and how other people feel. More than other means of expression, I find digital art suits me. |
What motivated you to submit a work to the DCA?
It was an assignment at school that motivated me to submit my work. There was no fee for submission, and I could send it by e-mail from my PC, so it was easy to participate. I think that is why there were so many participants. |
What aspects of your winning work "saikousei" did you pay particular attention to, and what aspects did you find particularly difficult?
When the task was assigned at the beginning of December, there were only about two weeks remaining before the submissions deadline. I worked part-time on weekends, and I had to do other assignments after school, so the hardest thing was not having much time. What I paid particular attention to was how to express the theme of my work, "Aroma/Smell," to the viewer in a still picture. I'm glad I could finish the work by focusing on it exclusively until I was satisfied. |
Your work gained the overwhelming support of the screening committee, for its unique view connecting your memories to the theme "Aroma/Smell" as well as its vivid expression of pathos. What does creating artwork mean to you? What subjects do you take up for your creative activities?
Creation of artwork can be considered a communications tool. Creating artwork is enjoyable. It feels like, "Ah, I am so happy!" If I see something which moves me, this stimulation from others fills me with enthusiasm to create artwork. The theme varies from one work to another. |
Has anything changed since winning the DCA? (Have your friends told you that they've seen your work or have you become even more enthusiastic about your work?)
The work I did this time had such pathos, people around me were worried. Everyone was asking me "Are you okay?" I'm okay, so they don't need to worry. I'm in fine health. I didn't want my parents to worry, so I haven't shown them my work. I have developed considerable confidence in my way of expressing concepts in my work. I want to improve my techniques and ways of expression, so I am studying these. |
What types of art do you want to create in the future?
I don't want many different ways to express myself. However, in addition to still works, I am also interested in movies. This is because they provide the possibility to express things that cannot be expressed in a single still picture. There are beautiful things in this world, and I want to become aware of them, take them up, absorb them, digest them and express them one by one. For this, the strength of many people will be needed, and I want my presence to be needed, too. I don't know concrete details yet, but now I would like to create works that create opportunities. |
Do you have any message for those intending to submit works for DCA 2006?
You may be pressured by insufficient time if you participate. I think you will have trouble deciding what to express in your work. I think you may find have difficulties at least once in the process of creating your work. If you win a prize, though, it will bring you confidence and big possibilities. When people recognize you, you feel relieved. The prize money you receive will also change your life. I don't know what will serve as your source of encouragement, but what I got out of this competition was big. Therefore, I urge you to keep at it. |
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| Click on each picture to enlarge it. |
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Step 1. Assembly and preparation of materials such as the transparent water colors
I create picture "A" in order to include the expression of softness of the watercolor painting. I scanned it in, and used Photoshop to adjust the tone of the colors.Then I chose what I would use from the assembled materials such as "B" and pictures I took myself. |
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Step 2. Processing and synthesizing at each step.
"C" was created from "B" by processing and synthesizing. I adjust the colors and so on to make it look fresh as if it were alive. I create water drops using layers. |
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Step 3. Making one picture from the result of all the steps
I assembled "C" and the other elements, choosing where to place each. Then I make it more complete. I use layer effects and various filters, proceeding with my work while keeping an eye on the balance of the elements. I use the "fingertip" icon to round off the cherry blossoms and give them more thickness. |
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Step 4. Completion
I layer "E" atop "D". I make "E" non-transparent. With the multiple layer effects, I create the wounds in "E". When I finish that, I add "A" on top of it and adjust it by back lighting processing, illuminating and adjusting colors to get the right feeling for completion. |
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