Hive Mind Exhibit Piece

I chose to title this piece Koi No Yokan, a Japanese phrase that describes the feeling upon meeting someone and sensing that you are destined to fall in love. It’s not immediate love at first sight, but a quiet knowing that it will come. I represented my partner and myself as koi fish in a pond with wooden lily pads and a cat paw surrounding us. In Japanese culture, koi symbolize perseverance, strength, and enduring love, often swimming together as a pair to represent unity and mutual growth. Through this imagery, the piece captures the idea of two souls naturally drawn together, moving gracefully through the currents of life and love.

Below is the piece that inspired our work☺