Date and Time: 27/05/2024 (18:00-20:00), 29/05/2024 (16:00-20:00), 02/06/2024 (21:45)
Location: Department of Audio & Visual Arts - Gkousis Building: Secretariat (Patio-Old Asylum)
Christianna Gousia
The animated music video for the song "Aijou Rettousei"(アイ情声等生) by producer Kairiki Bear(かいりきベア) is an exploration of the "yandere" love that overwhelms the protagonists, Ame and Shin. Yandere is a character archetype that often appears in anime, manga and Japanese video games, it refers to characters who are driven to extreme, often violent, lengths due to obsessive romantic feelings. Shin with a seemingly perfect exterior that he shows to the rest of the world, hides a dangerous obsession and is fully devoted to Ame. Ame on the other hand is socially withdrawn and only dabbles in art, and while she initially dislikes Shin, she develops an equally strong obsession after he saves her from an attack one night. The animation captures the eerie beauty and intensity of the characters' love, using visual metaphors to convey the dark tones of their mania. As they hide their feelings, the psychological intricacies of their dynamic unfold, shedding light on the fine line between devotion and obsession.
Christianna Gousia
Christianna Gousia, or Tiny Witch, was born in Arta, Greece, in 2001 and art has been pursuing art
from a very young age. After completing high school in 2019, she delved into professional art
studies, dedicating herself to continuous improvement. Currently navigating her final year at Ionian
University's Audiovisual Arts department, she has undertaken a variety of diverse projects—from
illustration and animation to motion graphics and music videos. Her artistic journey is fueled by a
deep passion for anime, manga, and Japanese media, from which she takes a lot of inspiration but
she also has a commitment to infuse her unique perspective and cultural influences into every
creation.
