This work explores how kaiju, once symbols of disaster in Japanese tokusatsu films, have evolved with the entertainment industry into a global conduit for spreading collectibles and tokusatsu culture, fostering collector community in Taiwan. It illustrates the transformation of kaiju from symbols of fear to objects of entertainment and collection.
This work employs oil, acrylic, and spray paint to simulate the low-fidelity image quality of CRT televisions, depicting scenes from childhood special-effects films. By leveraging the painting qualities and soft, hazy textures of these materials, the layered imagery draws inspiration from the optical effects and post-production techniques of early special-effects cinema. Presented as a multi-window composition, the work explores new possibilities in contemporary painting.