Created for my Graphic Design Studies course, this animation began as an attempt to preserve fleeting romance—but evolved into a reflection on self-discovery and creative resilience. While my last project blurred the lines between art and emotion too soon, this time I waited, letting the story emerge only after it had truly ended. I illustrated the entire animation frame by frame in Procreate, using only two colors—each symbolizing one of us. This visual restraint mirrored the emotional imbalance and helped me process the experience through clarity and intention. Alongside the animation, I designed a companion booklet that analyzes my design choices, symbolism, and artistic process. In the end, the project became both a form of closure and a quiet reclaiming of self.
At first, I just wish this experience would differ from the last. Last time, with the unreserved courage and sincerity, I invested too much emotion too soon... Immersed in so-called romance and simultaneous art creation, I inadvertently applied nonexistent filters to the relationship itself. It all ended with a question left to me: Do I have the power to love? Determined not to regret my artistic endeavors again, I chose to wait until the end this time. From capturing our "romantic moments" to observing my personal transformation throughout, my creative intent evolved within a month after he left. The answer was always there: just, focus on myself.