Hiraku Suzuki

Ocean and Signs　

The Ocean and Signs (2025-), is a series of works drawn in silver on a meditative blue background, reminiscent of the deep ocean and outer space. The canvases pulse with constellations of signs evoking bioluminescent plankton, cellular division, and supernovae. Light-reflective ink scatters across the surface in droplets and particles, oscillating between the microscopic marine realm and the cosmic expanse, weaving a visual narrative that contemplates the perpetual cycle of creation and destruction.
The ocean, as the cradle of life, is intimately connected to our contemporary lives, yet it is fraught with constant tensions from marine pollution and floods. The network of glowing signs, formed by the interplay of countless dots and lines swaying among the waves, resonates with the ubiquitous signs found in urban life, inviting us to an introspective inquiry into the origins of our civilization.