Have you made any wishes for 2025 now that 2024 has just passed?
In this era where the digital wave sweeps across the globe, many festivals and celebrations have become more synchronized. This year’s most popular way to celebrate is undoubtedly the Spanish legend of “The Twelve Grapes of Luck” (Las doce uvas de la suerte), with everyone imitating it in hopes of having their wishes granted. However, various artists have embraced their own creative approaches to welcome 2025, especially as they weave stunning New Year visions with a unique perspective, bridging the gap between the virtual and the real, between technology and humanity, and between futurism and traditional craftsmanship.
Different styles and works are not just created for the New Year; they resemble invitations to the future, inviting us to together explore the infinite possibilities of 2025.
British Artist
Clym Evernden
This is not just a painting, but a gentle prophecy and expectation for the year 2025.
As the countdown begins, have you made any wishes for 2025? The British artist Clym Evernden has created a poetic journey for 2025 with his signature watercolor strokes.
Under his delicate brushstrokes, he skillfully blends watercolor art with various natural elements from landscapes, unfolding stories page by page, and expanding the themes in tandem. From love to the layered hues of dawn, like chapters of hope gradually unfurling, it all reflects his unique imagination of the future.
Just as this piece of paper is limited, your future and possibilities are limitless.
Digital Art Artist
Zlu
A digital artist named Zlu, who is completely covered in blue, refers to themselves as an alien and often “hides” in the streets, combining performance art and digital art, becoming a hot topic online.
As we step into 2025, digital artist Zlu once again creates a virtual and real space interwoven with light and shadow through his unique futuristic aesthetics. Standing in front of a digital installation in 2025, he seamlessly integrates with the street corner scenery using an inverted and still-frame method, while the sign behind him perfectly aligns with his blessings for everyone.
When the virtual and reality intertwine in an artistic utopia, this is not just installation art; it is a visual declaration for 2025.
Studio Ghibli
Hayao Miyazaki
As 2025 approaches, Studio Ghibli once again presents an eagerly anticipated New Year’s illustration! This has been a Ghibli “tradition” since 2006, releasing creative zodiac-themed illustrations every January to wish everyone a warm welcome to the new year. This year, the illustration for the Year of the Snake, crafted by Hayao Miyazaki himself, adds a touch of warmth to the festivities.
In this year’s congratulatory illustration, Hayao Miyazaki depicts an eight-headed serpent in his unique style, presenting it in a playful and cute manner, even exuding a hint of silliness that perfectly echoes the legend of the “eight-headed serpent” from Japanese mythology. Moreover, the smiles on each serpent’s face radiate a strong sense of childhood innocence, subverting traditional perceptions of snakes.
This congratulatory illustration is not only a representation of art but also a heartfelt blessing from Hayao Miyazaki to his fans. As the text beside the drawing conveys, it wishes everyone a happy, healthy, and joyful day every day in the new year.
South Korean Illustrator
JaeSuk Kim
Born in South Korea and raised in Sydney, artist JaeSuk Kim, known by his pen name Susu, is the creator behind the popular illustration page “Susu Girls.” His background is quite diverse, having served as an art director in interior design and fashion beauty advertising, these experiences have infused his work with rich inspiration.
JaeSuk is skilled at transforming materials from everyday life into vibrant illustrated works, characterized by bright colors and a strong personal touch. This unique style has not only attracted many fans but has also led him to collaborate with a range of well-known brands, including Bulgari, Cartier, Dolce & Gabbana, and Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Russia.
In this vibrant illustration, JaeSuk depicts the “Susu Girls” in his unique style, skillfully using simple lines and splashy colors. Each colorful dot symbolizes the brilliance and infinity of the future, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere that showcases the perfect blend of fashion and art, full of personality and charm.
His creations are not just a visual delight, but also a conveyance of emotions and stories. Looking forward to exploring more of Jae Suk Kim’s fantastical world in 2025!
Hungarian artist
David Szauder
Hungarian artist David Szauder, with his unique perspective and innovative thinking, combined with AI, describes a diverse and vividly interesting style of digital art, filled with elements of surrealism that often challenge traditional perceptions of art.
In his work “New Year’s Swing,” Szauder showcases gratitude for the wonderful things of the past year. The vibrant colors are full of energy, imparting an uplifting feeling to the audience. It seems that through his artistic creation, he conveys his love for life and hopes to embrace more beauty in the new year.
These works are not only a visual delight but also an emotional resonance, allowing the audience to find their own stories within them.
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