On my recent family trip to Dubai, I was captivated by the city’s futuristic architecture. This experience sparked my curiosity of what life would be like 30 years from now. I heard of many sinking cities, such as Jakarta and Venice. Knowing that, I began to envision a future where humans adapt to living underwater in this artwork.
In this submerged world, civilians wear bubble helmets for respiration and don dresses that mimic jellyfish, with translucent, fluid forms allowing effortless floating. Commuting occurs in sleek, submarine-like vehicles, while tube-like buildings serve as homes. I wanted to depict some remnants of our current era, so I painted buried objects such as calendars, steering wheels, car tires, and torn newspaper fragments. These resemble relics of a bygone era.
As I painted this piece, the surreality of underwater life continued to fascinate me. How will humanity thrive in this alien environment? What wonders and challenges await us?