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February 25, 2007
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With a Reverence for the Death of Prey .
一匹狼 / The Lone Wolf Kills only for Sustenance .
I bring to you the Visual Folklore of Amaterasu / Origin of all that is Mother and Good to us .
omulus & Remus were mothered by the Capitoline Wolf, founded Rome and with it ushered in the age of Modernity. Emperor Hirohito was said to be a direct descendent of the wolf goddess Amaterasu (天照) and thus held Divine Providence over the nation of Japan. From Time Immemorial we have looked at the WOLF with reverence and fear; ever aware of it's cunning and strength. I've chosen to explore here the visual narrative of the wolf as deity + myth. Custom calligraphics + patterns of Japanese textiles adorn the silhouettes of these majestic figures. This series of images was completed as work for G13 : a new Organic Streetwear brand soon to make it's debut. With Tsumi Ink stained hands, I present to you this new visual myth.
Also developed for this project were 2 custom Kanji Logotypes. The process was as intriguing as the characters themselves. The representational nature of these Ideograms greatly lends itself to typographic interpretation. I've professed my affinity for Japanese Kana as they now hold meaning and connotation in my mind. This was defintely My Type of Hypes. I hope y'all can feel me on the accompanying image. Selection is Key. It's such a visceral image (blood on fangs & tension in the ranks) and for me conjures up thoughts of Tengu 天狗 + Oni 鬼. Enjoy the Glory of it All.
The Best is Yet to Come .
Please Follow the link below for further presentation of this Series .
The custom logotype below reads OKAMI (wolf) and represents my initial foray into Kana Type Design. I believe that the impact of this ideogram can be universal / cross-cultural and appreciated from multiple perspective. Consider this an accent to the following series pieces.
Wolves shall not kill Wolves .
There is no longer honor amongst thieves, nor is there honor amongst gods .
I hope we've come to an Understanding .
With all humility in heart / I give my thanks to you .
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