Category: Artwork

  • Haven

    Haven

    Haven is a tribute to the traditional wave designs found in the Hamonshu, rendered in a striking crimson. The most challenging aspect of this series is finding a true sense of balance. Because the exact position of every ripple is hardcoded, the layout demanded countless iterations before the perfect composition finally emerged. Read more

  • Aura

    Aura

    I wanted to break away from typical layouts, so I added swirling lines around the cluster of ripples to give the composition a handmade feel. By framing the ripples with generous spacing and an unconventional placement, the piece mimics the quiet aesthetics of an ancient book. Read more

  • Wave Study #3

    Wave Study #3

    This design was inspired by math book covers. I’m obsessed with sine waves in mathematics and wanted to represent it in an artistic way. Often times the beautiful curves aren’t the centerpiece and a rigid structure dominates the page. In this piece, those strict mathematical equations soften into something organic and alive. It feels less Read more

  • The Sea and Mountains

    The Sea and Mountains

    This piece was created entirely with Processing code and inspired by the beautiful artwork found in the Hamonshu. I wanted to capture the simple aesthetic of the series in a single composition. It offers an abstract perspective on the timeless calm of the mountains meeting the rippling chaos of the sea. Read more

  • Wave Study #1

    Wave Study #1

    I started to dive deeper with sine waves and this was my first experiment playing with it. The expansive spacing and deliberate, off center placement are meant to evoke the timeless, sacred feel of an ancient manuscript. Read more

  • Stream

    Stream

    I wanted Stream to feel like a manga, so the composition is directly inspired by traditional panel layouts. The elements were seamlessly assembled and refined with post processing in a photo editor. Ultimately, it is an exploration of textures that evokes a timeless quality, deeply inspired by ancient Asian artwork. Read more

  • Rebirth

    Rebirth

    This piece was designed to evoke the aesthetic of an ancient art manuscript using only abstract circular lines and waves. The off-balance composition and gritty textures were intentional choices to help achieve that historical feel. Circular motifs feature prominently throughout the Hamonshu, and this composition was created to pay tribute to that timeless shape. Read more

  • Changing Tides

    Changing Tides

    The layout of Changing Tides is inspired by popular manga structures, where the page is split down the middle. The symbolism in the top panel represents the ever-growing nature of change. A ripple effect that is both beautiful and inevitable. In contrast, the bottom panel depicts the chaotic forces of nature in action. Together, these Read more

  • Garden of Ripples

    Garden of Ripples

    With Garden of Ripples, I wanted to create an original composition without being directly inspired by specific layouts in the Wave Design books. Instead, I aimed to channel Mori Yuzan’s underlying philosophy to create a completely new, natural variation. Capturing the organic essence of his century old work proved to be an incredible challenge, making Read more

  • Ebb And Flow

    Ebb And Flow

    Ebb and Flow is inspired by the specific compositions found in Wave Design – A and B. The way the original artists used simple circular geometry and floating motifs to create such a striking layout is incredibly refreshing. The final piece carries the energy of contemporary art, even though its core elements are drawn directly Read more