Oil pastel. Among the most warmly & widely-embraced creatures of modern lore, Santa’s ladies are only 200 years old and arguably American in origin, as one only makes its first official appearance with Santa in a 1821 NY magazine. The full team of 8 appeared 2 years later in the famous “Twas the Night Before … Read more
Watercolor. Witch familiars are a relatively recent addition to witch lore, becoming a popular proof of association with the Devil during the witch trials. He or another witch would have gifted the accused with a cat, a toad, a weasel, a rat… to help with dark work & suckle at her “3rd teat” (could be … Read more
Watercolor. In Japan’s sweltering summer season, all creatures look forward to night. That’s when we meet our friends, celebrate, dance. This includes yokai. There are at least a few bakeneko in my neighborhood. I catch sight of their shadows, shimmying, swaying. But, when I round the corner, there’s only a regular stray. It gives me … Read more
Print. The Beast from the Sea: 10 horns on 7 heads. It’s also described as having a leopard body, bear feet, lion mouths, & crowns on its horns. (Revelation 13:1-10) 海から来た獣: 十本の角と七つの頭 (キリスト教の黙示録)。10本の角には王冠がありました。さらに、体は豹のような体、足は熊の足、口はライオンの口でした。 Hanae Rivera.
Watercolor. Poison breath and endless heads! ギリシャ神話の中で、ヘラクレスの二つ目の挑戦は、多くの頭を持つヒュドラを倒すこと「12の功業」。ヒュドラの息は猛毒な上に、首を切断すると頭が２つ生えてくる。今ではヒュドラは世界で有名な怪物として知られていて、複数の頭を生やすことから、無敵性の象徴としてよく使われている。何かを改善しようとするたびに、抱えてる問題が2倍悪い方向に進んだことある？ Hanae Rivera.
Watercolor. 中崎町では猫又をよく見かけます。 火曜日まで阪急スークで中崎町の素敵なアートの数々が見られます。 This famous yokai is created from a normal feline, when its tail, gradually lengthening over the years, splits into two. It is known to kill a human, bury the body beneath floorboards, and take the form of the slain to deceive others and wreak vengeance. Depending on the tale (haha), this vengeance … Read more
