Koi No Yokan is a series of 169 procedural animated artworks exploring memory, cultural transmission, and the emotional imprint of Japanese popular culture on a generation raised in the West.
Its title, Koi No Yokan (恋の予感), can be translated as “the premonition of love”: the quiet, immediate intuition upon meeting someone that falling in love with them is inevitable. Within the series, this feeling becomes a metaphor for the almost instinctive connection many of us formed with Japanese culture long before fully understanding its origins.
Drawing from the visual languages of manga, anime, video games, trading card games, technology, and the digital aesthetics of the late 1990s and early 2000s, the collection examines these influences through the concept of Gyakuyunyuu (逆輸入): reimportation.
Polygon1993 is a visual artist, film director and media scenographer who has made a name for himself in the world of Glitch Art.
His distinct style involves using old circuit bent video gear from the 80s and 90s to create glitchy distorted lines that come together to form portraits. His art is both nostalgic and innovative, blending old technology with creative ideas to create something truly original.
His clients include prestigious artists and brands such as OpenAI, Bandai Namco, A$AP Rocky, Grimes, Tame Impala, Charli XCX, Pantone, Sony Music, Warner Music and more.
Polygon1993's work has been exhibited all around the world in many countries such as the USA, Japan, France, UK, Portugal, Italy, South Korea,… and has garnered attention from art enthusiasts and collectors around the world. He continues to explore the possibilities of glitch art and circuit-bending, and is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible with his medium.
