What is the unsent project?

The Unsent Project, created by Iranian-American artist Rora Blue, is a digital art project centered around collecting and displaying anonymous text messages people wish they could send to their first love. The project's premise is simple: individuals submit the name of their first love and the unsent message they want to send to them. These messages are then paired with a color selected by the submitter that represents the emotion behind their message.

The project aims to visualize the complex emotions surrounding first love and heartbreak. By anonymizing the senders, it creates a sense of shared experience and allows viewers to connect with the raw vulnerability expressed in the messages. The use of color adds another layer of interpretation, further emphasizing the emotional weight of each unsent thought. It has garnered significant attention online and in art circles, sparking conversations about regret, longing, and the enduring impact of first loves. The project exists primarily on Instagram, where the submissions are regularly posted, building a growing archive of unsent words and associated color palettes.