Born Under a Bad Sign

'born under a bad sign’ is a sensitive and disquieting exploration of nihilism. Sly Morikawa turns her voyeuristic lens to moments of lawlessness and counterculture in order to reflect on deeply personal themes of trauma, quiet, and the inexorable desire for destruction. this sense of dissonance and unease is furthered by Morikawa’s discerning depictions of heightened masculinity and femininity. ‘born under a bad sign’ is a culmination of Morikawa’s deft artistic practice that alternates between her signature soft-focused lens and challenging styling to traipse the lines between the tender and the corrupt. above all else, ‘born under a bad sign’ utilises its compelling collection of works to discompose audiences with understated moments of violence and incite individual examinations of vulnerability.