Ukiyo

Ukiyo is a series of generative landscapes coded with p5.js. Inspired by the style of Hokusai, these works pay homage to the rich artistic traditions of historic Japan. However, it was the fate of artists such as the poet Tanehiko Ryûtei (1603-1868), a dear friend of Hokusai, that moved me deeply.

At that time, in a bid to re-establish moral order in the archipelago, the government implemented conservative reforms and many artists were forced to practice their art clandestinely, sometimes at the cost of their lives.

With Ukiyo, I aim to shed light on the challenges faced by all artists, and to bear witness to the resilience and perseverance of artists who tread a path strewn with pitfalls to express their creativity. My intention is to highlight the difficulties faced by artists: social isolation, precariousness and existential torment.

The chosen colors and strange landscapes of Ukiyo serve as a backdrop to explore the loneliness and suffering that artists can endure in their creative quest.

Through this visual representation, I seek to elicit greater understanding and empathy for those who struggle silently to pursue their artistic passion despite the difficulties they face. For them, creating is not a choice, but a matter of survival.

Ukiyo is made with passion and obsession, 100% code.

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