About 自由 (jiyuu) "Freedom," Wild silk moth on linen kite:
Many domesticated silk moths (Bombyx mori) are fated to boil in their cocoons. The few that make it past this stage are bound to confinement, bleached and weakened from generations repression. However, their ancestors once enjoyed the privilege to mature, develop strong wings and fly.
This illustration and soundtrack are an homage to Bombyx mori. The dyed linen kite acts a symbol of hope along with the recognition that freedom is a coveted fortune.
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