Kinetic Type
After effects
Haiku — Impermanence
“Stars burn, then vanish
Night reclaims their quiet glow
All things fade to dark.”
This composition interprets themes of impermanence, mortality, and the passage of time through restraint. The background is black, suggesting vastness and inevitability. The sky appears blurred, dissolving depth and creating a sense of distance.
The typeface is Helvetica — neutral, controlled, and direct. Its clarity contrasts with the softness of the background. The letters glow subtly, like distant stars suspended in darkness. The glow is not dramatic; it is quiet, suggesting presence that is already beginning to fade.
The simplicity of the composition reinforces the poem’s tone. There is no excess, no ornament. Light appears briefly against darkness, then recedes. The visual language mirrors the haiku’s acceptance: all things emerge, burn, and return.