Artist’s note
In Japanese culture, swallows are considered lucky birds and symbols of prosperity, hope, and safe return.
AI can create images, but it cannot recreate the warmth of a human hand — the brushstrokes, the layers of time, and the artist’s presence. I hope to one day exhibit my work in a Japanese temple.
— Instagram, 2026
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