Creation Motive I believe that, except for a very few, everyone has experienced their "first love" at some point. Although the timing may differ slightly for each person, the essence of that memory remains the same, carefully stored in a corner of the heart. Even after decades, people continue to reminisce about their first love and the excitement of those early feelings, consuming related narratives and media. The fact that first love is still widely consumed today suggests that it is ultimately a reflection of our longing for it. With this in mind, I created this piece. Design Concept To capture the essence of first love, I collaged two works that best represent it: - Love Letter (1994), directed by Shunji Iwai F- irst Love (1999), the debut album of Hikaru Utada I combined these two works as their core messages revolve around the nostalgia of first love. Love Letter is set in the city of Otaru, Hokkaido, and coincidentally, the First Love album included in the collage was a gift from a friend who bought it while traveling in Hokkaido. I left the background as the original white panel to symbolize the pure, snowy landscapes of Hokkaido. Materials Used The Love Letter elements used in this artwork are from an actual DVD released in Korea in 1999. Both the case and CD were separated and affixed individually. Likewise, Hikaru Utada’s First Love album case and CD were also divided and arranged separately. Additionally, a pencil and eraser were included to reinforce the metaphor of a love letter as an actual handwritten letter, enhancing the immersion of the concept.