The focal point of the artwork is the sliding door in the middle of the train car, deliberately left open. Through this aperture, a colossal cloud of dense, almost solid smoke billows out

Mystical Creatures of Oniyama Jigoku

Mystical creatures of Oniyama Jigoku

This imaginary city, meticulously crafted based on the black midi style, unravels its true identity amidst the clutches of an imminent and all-consuming explosion.

Black Midi

Bright

Buckle Up

Butterfly

Fictional poster for &quot;Masterpieces of Jade Artifacts&quot; exhibition at the Okada Museum of Art in Kowakuya, Hakone.

Cicada

Circle of Demands

Cones in Japan

Hong Kong Corner House

Decay

Before me, a flotilla of leaves floats downstream along the inky black water of the Ōtākaro. How serenely they sail out of their past and into their future behind me.

Flotilla

The artwork captures the essence of a solved multicolor nonogram puzzle, a popular Japanese crossword puzzle known as Hanjie or Picross.

Fuji

In the heat of August 2022, my feet took me on a daring adventure as I toiled up the sandy slopes of Mount Fuji.

Fuji Stone Face

h8 gr8

The central figure, a transparent depiction of a woman, exudes an air of mystery. Her appearance is reminiscent of both green jade and shimmering lake water. Adding to her enigmatic presence are the various patterns of scales that adorn her body, evoking the image of a mythical sea creature.

HKMOA Love Letters

As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another.

Iron

The nighttime scene creates an atmosphere of tension and urgency, where the sole source of light emerges at the center - a striking, vibrant cross.

Island Crest

Some time ago, I participated in a workshop by British graphic designer Jonathan Barnbrook. You’ve most likely seen his work; he is well known for album covers for David Bowie and type design work, including widely used Mason and Exocet.

Kenzo

The reconstructed ceramic woman is composed of a myriad of pieces, subtly revealing the vestiges of past accidents or purposeful destruction.

Kintsugi

My eyes caught a book on my desk. Kobo Abe, The Box Man. In this book, the nameless protagonist gives up his identity and everyday life to live in a large cardboard box he wears over his head.

Kobo Abe

Fictional story inspired by 密 “Mitsu”, 2020’s Kanji of the Year, chosen as a COVID-19 Warning

Mitsu

One day, a group of hikers stumbled upon a strange sight in the forest.

Naoshima

The six squarish letters spelling ’TERROR’ across three rows and two columns dominate the canvas. The letters inflated like balloons and were crafted from a rubber-like, green material, which eerily reminded me of crude oil. The fact that they seem ready to burst captures the sense of tension, fear, and uncertainty clawing at my consciousness.

No Terror

A live concert given by Max Richter. The emotional whirlwind began with the performance of Richter’s album, Infra, a potent political statement stemming from the tragic London subway bombings. Every rendering of this album by Richter is accompanied by an explanation of its historical background, an essential component for comprehending its depth and musical finesse.

Sanno Shrine

In the cavernous expanse of a dimly lit studio, a man embarked on a creative outpour that echoed the very tumult within his spirit.

Self Portrait He

Within the secretive cloister of a darkened atelier, a woman found herself engaged in an intimate dance with the Medium of Art.

Self Portrait She

The essence of the hermit crab’s behavior, specifically its cautiousness and meticulous approach to choosing and cherishing its homes.

Shell

Shu Ha Ri. Starting from fundamentals, proceeding to detach from barriers or own self, and becoming natural with the craft.

Shu Ha Ri

My first exhibition in Japan

Smile

A gray skull breaking through the bounds of red clothes under tension. The narratives from John Carpenter’s 1982 movie &quot;The Thing&quot; come immediately to mind.

Thing

A bunch of wrinkles on a grey fabric?..

Waves

Dejima 出島, &quot;exit island,&quot; which stands for exit island.

Yakisugi

Art Journal with an infinite grid of CGI snaps and stories on the flip side.
The sounds section is dedicated to a small set of artworks where an audio track is essential.
By Anton Sokolov, software product designer at JetBrains.


Art Journal | Half of Eight

Each note is first of all an artwork. Whenever I want to record an event, fact or story, I add a new illustration. If you feel like diving in, click on info when in lightbox view.

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