The Fearful Mount Fuji

This illustration is meant to show the psychological feelingsof fear and dread in the face of disaster.

I chose an erupting Mount Fuji as the main subject, along with the residents living at the foot of the mountain. I used a dark sky, thick smoke, and the contrast between the glowing red lava and the snow still present on the mountain to emphasize the tension.

At the same time, I included a person covering their eyes out of fear, unable to face the catastrophe directly. This figure highlights the emotional reaction people often have during such disasters—fear, helplessness, and the instinct to look away.