This work was exhibited at Number-D’s first solo exhibition, “Intersection Without Borders.”

It features “Punny,” a rabbit character that symbolizes Number-D. Punny was born during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the name comes from the English word “pun,” meaning a play on words or joke.

The character was created from a hope for the future: that one day, when telling the next generation about the time of the pandemic, they might respond, “Was there really such an unbelievable world?” or “That sounds funnier than any silly joke.” It reflects a wish that the upheaval of that era will eventually become a story people can laugh about, as if common sense itself had been turned upside down.

Printed on an acrylic panel, this work is defined by an expression that makes full use of transparency. It carries a light, playful presence reminiscent of an oversized acrylic charm, while also maintaining the strong physical presence of a substantial artwork. The balance between these two qualities is one of its greatest appeals.