Gallery Selects 007: Emi Kusano

Meet @emikusano, a digital artist whose new collection with @verse x Tender, ‘The Altar of Bonnō' explores the fusion of Japanese culture, Western influence, and Buddhist traditions.

Dive into our discussion with Emi ↓

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𝑴𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒂𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏 will go live on Art Blocks Curated on 28th💖 Artist with AI🪄 🖼http://emikusano.art 
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Emi's series 'The Altar of Bonnō' draws inspiration from Japanese otaku culture, blending nostalgia with contemporary desires. Discover how this unique fusion creates a world where the past and present intersect.

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This series reflects the amalgamation of Japanese culture, Western influence, and Buddhist traditions. Inspired by Andy Warhol’s pop art, it portrays contemporary consumer culture and human desires amidst the chaotic streets of Tokyo.

Specific elements like fast food packaging, smartphones, and brand logos symbolize 'material defilements.' These everyday objects illustrate how deeply rooted earthly desires are in contemporary life, complicating the pursuit of spiritual harmony.

By arranging material items in an altar-like fashion, the series explores the conflict between material desires and spiritual harmony. This symbolism highlights the complex relationship where these desires and harmony coexist and influence each other.

Emi’s personal relationship with Buddhism deeply influences her creative process. Using AI to explore human desires in a new form, this series celebrates the beauty and complexity of human desires, offering a glimpse into contemporary spiritual exploration.

The dense and complex compositions represent the endless cycle of earthly desires, visually conveying the challenges they pose to achieving spiritual harmony. Immersing viewers in intricate details helps them experience the multifaceted meanings of bonnō.

Read the full interview with Emi here: https://gallery.mirror.xyz/2l8H4_1JSMn15yzQi_PxZTmugfaPmm6oNgg2DNl2gMw