A man who continues working through the night while relying on caffeine loses the boundary between reality and desire under extreme exhaustion, ultimately coming face to face with the “rest” he has longed for.
- Student
- Lee Jiwoo
- Field
- Animation
- Format
- 3D Animation
- Running time
- 01:46
- Genre
- 3D Animation
- Exhibition
- 2026 Graduation Exhibition 「VOYAGE」
Synopsis
A man spends the night working as empty energy drink cans continue to pile up around his desk. As exhaustion deepens, his attention repeatedly drifts toward his bed. Leaving behind the bed that briefly appears to glow like a vision, he returns to his work and finally finishes. When he turns around, the wall of his room has opened onto an endless field, with a bed waiting in the distance. Without hesitation, he throws himself toward it.
Artist's intent
In the midst of endless work and exhaustion, sleep becomes the simplest yet most desperate desire. Through a character who continues working while relying on caffeine and postponing rest, this work explores how overwork gradually wears down the body and the senses. As extreme fatigue blurs the boundary between reality and desire, the simple wish to “fall asleep” ultimately transforms into an image of eternal rest.
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