KiyaKiya

The concept of "KiyaKiya" originates from the Japanese phrase "mune ga kiyakiya suru," which conveys a sense of enigmatic nostalgia and unease, often resembling a feeling of déjà vu. This term was introduced in a chapter on childhood experiences from Shibusawa Tatsuhiko's book Introductory Essays on Girls. The sensation reflects moments in daily life when a sudden shift creates an uncanny impression of altered reality. These fleeting yet vivid experiences form the foundation of the "KiyaKiya" series, which includes paintings and drawings that explore this peculiar emotional resonance.