Painted on a wooden plank, this piece references Japan's participation in the Second World War and the remnants of its actions as it is still engraved in the hearts of its victims, both in Japan and its surrounding countries.

The artwork showcases the kanji「東」meaning "East" using the Sgraffito technique.

As a Filipino who studies Japanese and Japanese culture, I had always dismissed Japan's past relations with the Philippines during the Second World War. Nonetheless, it still gives me a complicated feeling whenever I study a colonizer’s culture and find beauty in it.

By using Sgraffito and specifically picking the colors used and its arrangement, I am able to show the evolution of Japan’s quest for power, and the devolution of the individuals who fell victim during its reign.

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