Let's WRAP UP - Highlights of Emi's 2024
Milestones, Art Projects, Global Exhibitions, and a Look Ahead
2024 was a year of growth, experimentation, and incredible milestones. It was more than just a journey of achievements. Every experience, from new collaborations to profound artistic explorations, has left an indelible mark on my practice and I am grateful to share these moments with all of you!
🎨 2024 Art Work Recap
Melancholic Magical Maiden / Art Blocks
COGNITIVE CHAOS / Expanded Art
The Altar Of Bonno / TENDER and Verse
Liminality / √K Contemporary
Advertising Humanity / LG Art Lab x nft now
Echoes of Expectation / Christie’s and UNHCR
She/Body/Null / Expanded Art
Catastrophic Forgetting / TENDER and Verse
🎨 And here’s a glimpse of the self-portraits I’ve created in 2024!
✈️ Global Footprints
Exhibitions: 36 locations across 27 cities
Countries visited: Istanbul, Berlin, Switzerland, Venice, Warsaw, France, London, Portugal, South Korea, Singapore ♡
⭐ Achievement / Awards
Winner: Meta Morph Award (AI Video category)
My video work Morphing Memory of Neural Fad won the 2024 Meta Morph Award, and my AI photo Pixelated Perception earned runner-up in the AI Photo category.
Nominee: The Lumen Prize (Still Image category)
Being a finalist for The Lumen Prize and attending the UK award ceremony was inspiring. It was a celebration of innovation and tradition in digital art.
🌟 WRAP UP - Highlights of 2024
Jan - Appearance on NHK's #日曜美術館 (Sunday Museum)
At the start of the year, I appeared on Japan’s national TV with actor Rihito Itagaki, guiding viewers through the DXP exhibition at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
Feb - ArtBlocks Curated collection Melancholic Magical Maiden
I released my first generative work, Melancholic Magical Maiden, inspired by the magical girl anime of my childhood. All 300 editions was sold out in just 50 minutes!
Apr - First Solo Exhibition in Berlin
COGNITIVE CHAOS was showcased in my solo exhibition in Berlin! Meeting collectors in person during the Europe tour was such a fun and heartwarming experience♡
Apr - Talk at the United Nations
I delivered a speech at WIPO headquarters in Geneva, representing artists collaborating with AI. A heartfelt thank you to the Japanese government for their recommendation and to the global creators who made this shared experience unforgettable.
Apr - Exhibition at Akbank Sanat, Istanbul
I had the privilege of exhibiting my work Pixelated Perception at Istanbul’s renowned Akbank Sanat Istanbul, a historic art center with over 30 years of legacy.
May - Immersive Live Show at NFC Lisbon Main Stage
In May, I presented my immersive live show Mandala Universe at the Non-Fungible Conference (NFC) main stage in Lisbon, Portugal. This performance featured a blend of my works, including Morphing Memory of Neural Fad (2023), Melancholic Magical Maiden (2024), and Kawaii Mandala.
May-June - Grand Palais Exhibition
Morphing Memory of Neural Fad was exhibited at the group exhibition Artificial Dreams at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris.
Sep - Debut at Kiaf SEOUL Art Fair
Liminality debuted at the prestigious Kiaf Art Fair in Seoul, South Korea. It was an incredible opportunity to present works that explore the intersection of physical and digital realms, sharing my vision with a wide audience.
Oct - Collaboration with Adidas Originals & more!
As a representative of the digital art world, I had the privilege of being part of Adidas Originals' Fall/Winter campaign. Seeing my work displayed in stores across Japan felt surreal!
Exclusive Release with LG Art Lab
Advertising Humanity (2024), collaborating with nft now and LG Art Lab, was showcased on Times Square billboards and aired across American TV!
AI Art Magazine
Synthetic Reflections graced the cover of the first edition of AI Art Magazine!
Christie's Charity Auction with UNHCR
Echoes of Expectation was auctioned at Christie’s Bridging Worlds: Digital Art Beyond Borders, with half the proceeds donated to UNHCR.
Nov - Art Book Launch: Morphing Memory & more:)
My first art book was finally published! To celebrate, I joined photographers Shigeo Goto and Kenta Kobayashi for a discussion panel on "Post-Photography and AI." It was an inspiring exchange of ideas on contemporary creativity.
Sora Collaboration
My video work was showcased globally as part of the pre-release promotion for Sora!
And finally, Dec - Untitled Art Fair Miami
To cap off the year, I showcased my work Catastrophic Forgetting in Lore, a new exhibition curated by TENDER at Untitled Art Fair 2024 during the Miami Art Week!
❤️ Gratitude to Supporters
To my collectors, friends, and everyone who supported me throughout 2024 - words cannot fully express the depth of my gratitude. Your unwavering encouragement, belief in my work, and constant support have been a source of immense inspiration, fueling my passion and driving me to push boundaries. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for walking this journey with me, for celebrating the highs, and for being a pillar of strength through every challenge. I hope to continue creating and sharing with you all in the years to come!
Next year, I’ll shift my focus toward creating installation pieces in preparation for a solo exhibition at a museum in 2026. It’s an exciting challenge to bring new dimensions to my art, and I can’t wait to share this adventure with you all. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey - here’s to an even brighter 2025!
With gratitude,
Emi ♡
That's wonderful, Emi! 素晴らしいアートです！