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architecture of sleep

architecture of sleep

vivi & vela original art

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Story

what does ideal sleep mean to you?

this work draws inspiration from the natural human sleep cycle. sleep repeats roughly every 90 minutes, shifting from the lightest stage (n1) to deep sleep (n3), and then into rem sleep, when dreams are most active. each stage is represented through color based on scientific proportions, leading up to the final moment of awakening—the state of “fully recharged.”

sleep not only restores energy but also plays an essential role in cardiovascular health, immune function, brain waste clearance, and memory consolidation. yet, japan’s average sleep time is only 7.4 hours—the shortest among 27 oecd countries—making sleep debt a pressing social issue. through this work, i hope you can feel the cycles of rest and renewal, and the delicate relationship between body rhythms and consciousness.

あなたにとって理想の睡眠とは何でしょうか? 

本作は、人間の自然な睡眠サイクルに着想を得ています。眠りはおよそ90分ごとに、最も浅い眠り(N1)から深い眠り(N3)、そして夢が最も活発なレム睡眠(REM)を繰り返します。本作は、各段階を科学的比率に基づき色彩で表し、最後に目覚めの「充電完了」までの過程を描いています。

睡眠はエネルギーの回復だけでなく、心血管の健康、免疫機能、脳の老廃物除去、そして記憶の定着などの不可欠な役割を果たしています。しかし、日本の平均睡眠時間は7.4時間とOECD加盟27カ国中で最下位にあり、睡眠負債は社会課題とされています。本作を通じ、休息がもたらす循環と再生、そして心身のリズムと意識の繊細な関わりを感じて頂ければ幸いです。

inspirations

vivi & vela enchanted forest inspiration - forest with glowing fireflies amidst dense greenery
vivi & vela enchanted forest inspiration - night sky with scattered clouds and stars
vivi & vela enchanted forest inspiration - dense forest with dappled light filtering through the trees

Overview

Title

作品名

architecture of sleep
Collection

コレクション

exhibition ["original"]
Original Created

制作年

2025
Origin

制作地

japan
Medium

技法・支持体

acrylic / mixed media on wood panel

Details & Dimensions

Canvas size

号数

F30
dimensions

寸法

width: 91 cm (35.8 in), length: 73 cm (28.7 in)
weight

重量

2.25 kg

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