Japanese society has a very special relationship with loneliness. Some actively seek it to feel safe, while others want to escape it no matter what. There is also the possibility of expressing it in an original and unusual way, and that takes us to a small corner of Tumblr where Motocross-Saito publishes a series of animated GIFs based on exquisite pixel art.
Japan is a social puzzle like few others. At first glance we discover a solid, stable, efficient country, and why not, enviable. But if we go a little deeper, things like chronic loneliness, the concept of hikikomori, and an increasing dependence on virtual avatars that serve as "companionship". Art is an excellent alternative path to express that loneliness, and although we are not sure that is Motocross-Saito's real goal, I imagine many people must feel identified with his animated GIFs, based on the best pixel art I have seen in a long time. A mix of empty places, rainy nights, small personal pleasures, the exact dose of retro, and a city that despite everything never stops...
The Pixel Art Gallery
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