Within Afro Rabbit’s afro hair, small birds have built their nests, living peacefully.
However, this peace is suddenly shattered when a wolf-like puppet opens fire, destroying everything in its path. The birds cry out in terror, their mother desperately shielding them from harm, while the wolf looms menacingly —but here, a question arises.

Why does the wolf attack the birds?
Is it because they settled in the afro hair without permission? If so, does that make the birds guilty as well?
And what about Afro Rabbit? It holds both the mother bird and the wolf in its hands. Is it merely an observer, or does it silently manipulate the chaos unfolding before it? What is its true intention?

Birds, the wolf, Afro Rabbit—our perspective on this scene shapes the boundary between good and evil, constantly shifting our understanding of justice.

‘The Absurd World’ is, at its core, about questioning and confronting our own perspective in the face of life's inherent irrationality.

What do we believe in? Where do we stand?

In the past, Japanese society forced women to choose between "career" and "marriage." Though times have changed and options have expanded, deeply rooted biases and rigid expectations of what a woman "should be" still persist. Around the world, many women continue to face oppression, while movements seeking to erase gender diversity and revert to outdated values gain momentum.

A designer logo in her gaze, a heart in her hand—symbols of ambition, power, and love. These are not contradictions but choices, freely made. Criticism, contempt, and slander may follow, but she walks the path she believes in.

‘Modern Portrait’ captures the strength of modern women who refuse to conform, break free from societal expectations and oppression, and define their own existence.