I really like collecting eyes that have lost their shine, or what you might call dead fish eyes. I've always found them to be very captivating. Usually, they appear after moments of fear and worry. So it gives me a sense of comfort. That's why I've always enjoyed collecting such images.
If you search for "suicide" on booru websites, you'll find that many of the expressions in the pictures are from that moment: either a smile of relief or a peaceful expression. Of course, I know that this is not a continuous action in itself. But what I've always liked is what comes after that moment. In other words, the broader term: death.
What is the opposite of death? Life. I hate live2d. I can't stand seeing paper dolls move (except maybe in animation, but I don't really like watching animation either). I only like still artworks. That's also one of the reasons why I like visual novels. It seems like people nowadays are starting to dislike this kind of storytelling, thinking that more action and more dynamics are better. Although I don't like it.
The stillness of death gives me a great sense of security. Because the outcome is already predetermined. In medias res is always very terrifying and full of uncertainty. Of course, you can think that it has both good and bad aspects, but personally, I really don't like it.
But this is different from dolls. As for why exactly, it's hard for me to explain. I suppose there is a big difference between knowing that a living thing has come to a standstill and something that can be still in itself.
Death is not always terrifying either. The jokes about dancing at the graveyard, professional teams, I actually have a lot of respect for their attitude towards death. Whether death is good or bad, it should be determined by the person who can't say anything more. How contradictory.
"You cannot die until you die. That's what it means to be alive."
"Live until the end, and please die early."
I'm really sorry for dumping so much garbage on the server. From now on, I will translate something and pour it here.