Ever Blossoming Life II – A Whole Year per Year, Dark
Digital installation, immersive projection work • teamLab (Japanese art collective)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Digital Art / New Media Art (Superealtism)
Medium & Technique
Digital art, computer-generated real-time rendering. The technique uses algorithms to create a non-repeating, generative flow of visual data where flowers bloom and scatter based on programmed cycles.
Creation Period
2014-2015
Dimensions & Format
Variable dimensions (site-specific projection), typically displayed in a wide landscape panoramic format.
Subject Description
The work depicts a seasonal cycle of flowers blooming and withering in real-time. It features vibrant floral motifs, butterflies, and foliage set against a dark, cosmic-like background. The composition is fluid, emphasizing the Buddhist concept of impermanence ('Mujo') and the cycle of life.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent. As a digital file/software-based work, the condition is dependent on the hardware (projectors, media servers) used for display.
Estimated Market Value
$150,000 - $350,000 (standard for limited edition digital licenses from this collective)
Auction Estimate
$100,000 - $250,000 for specific editions
Provenance History
Originally produced by teamLab; frequently exhibited in major international galleries (Pace Gallery) and permanent digital museums like teamLab Borderless.
Art Historical Significance
Significant as a leading example of 'Ultra-technologists'' work. It bridges traditional Japanese aesthetics (Ukiyo-e and Rinpa school flat styles) with 21st-century generative technology, moving beyond static loops into interactive, organic digital ecosystems.
Notable Features
The work is not a pre-recorded video; it is rendered in real-time by a computer program, meaning the visual state at any given moment can never be replicated exactly.
Condition Issues
Potential technical obsolescence of hardware; digital file integrity; dead pixels in projection systems.
Conservation Recommendations
Regular updates to media server hardware; storage of digital source code/software in redundant formats; use of high-lumen laser projectors for color accuracy.