Lily Okamoto is a Japanese multi-media artist who has long been drawn to the relatability of Basho's haiku. As a traveler herself, she felt a deep connection to Basho's perspective, but found that many translations failed to convey the same feeling as the original Japanese text. This led her to undertake the challenging task of translating the poetry herself.

As she explored different mediums to present her translations, she discovered the potential of AI-generated art. Despite the controversy surrounding AI art, Lily saw it as a new form of digital art with endless possibilities. She spent countless hours experimenting with different AI tools to achieve the desired results, and the output became something she grew to love.

Through this project, Lily hopes to bring Basho's haiku to a wider audience and inspire others to explore the intersection of traditional art and technology. She acknowledges that the collection may draw criticism, but believes that art has always been about pushing boundaries and exploring new forms of creativity.