I created this work for the "Inspired by Japan" competition organised by EIZO and Wacom. The competition was held under the patronage of the Ambassador of Japan, Akio Miyajima.
I didn't win any prize, but creating this illustration gave me a lot of joy and the opportunity to work on portraits!
My inspiration was the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which I used metaphorically on the characters' skin - our traumas and falls build our character, so let's wear them like gold decorations.
Let's be proud of ourselves. Let's be kind to ourselves.