#windynova

We live in a world of ever-increasing abstraction. Smartphones, for example, provide a seamless interface for communication, entertainment, and productivity. We tap, swipe, and click, but undoubtly oblivious to the intricate web of hardware, software, and networks that make these interactions possible. We readily accept the appearance of simplicity, but often overlook the complexity that lies behind it , leading us to underestimate the inherent complexity and immense sophistication of the technologies we use every day.

This high level of abstraction somehow brings a awareness gap, and is not unique to technology. We often see the same phenomenon in other fields as well. The elegance of a musical composition might mask the years of practice and dedication required to achieve mastery, or like the brilliance of a scientific discovery that always built on top of the countless failed experiments and rigorous yet tedious analysis that paved the way. Look at the internet nowadays, fast-food content is literally everywhere, the tendency to overlook the complexities happens to fostering them and counteracting each other. giving us unrealistic expectations, a lack of appreciation for the true value of real stuff, and a diminished desire to exploring the depths.

Years ago, as I was zoning out of that default dark acrylic Windows 10 default wallpaper on my desktop, taking in the striking fractals and that bold blue color,

I'm struck by how much detail can goes into a piece of work even into such minialistic wallpaper. There's just something interesting about discovering the source behind things. Who was the creative mind that designed this? What inspired them? A quick search reveals the wallpaper was made by graphic designer GMUNK for a Microsoft contest, along with a Windows 10 promo video in collab with the electronic-duo ODESZA, which is a real hit. Think of this, billions of screens will light up with his simple yet intricate details of the patterns, and this one stunning image sets the first impression and visual tone for so many people accessing their devices, making this unravelling process of this art even more fascinating.

At this point, i'm already learning so much and my curiosity is piqued even more. I visit GMUNK's website and i was stunned by his portfolio, each piece seemingly more innovative than the last. As digging deeper, man posts interviews and behind-the-scenes creative processes. With every detail I learn, I find myself amazed by how talented these creators are in their own world of imaginations.

I find myself torn between my inner world and desire to connect. On one hand, I take comfort in my own independence and completeness. My inner reality, imagination, interests, and perspectives where I can be fully myself without judgment. However, as fulfilling as my inner world may be, part of me also seeks to communicate, reach out, and build bridges between my world and others.

I recognize the value of sharing parts of myself more openly. And yet opening up exposes vulnerabilities and requires bravery. I fear being misunderstood or rejected for who I truly am or what I truly think or feel. I worry that my quirks, flaws, or unfiltered thoughts won’t be accepted once exposed.