Yokai Series - Narcisssssus
My Yokai Series is based on the idea of the Japanese ‘yokai’ - a demon/monster/ghost. Yokai were traditionally created as ways to give a face or description to either an event, a presence, or an object. For example, there are yokai that are inspired by the particular sound in a forest at night, the legend of a two-faced woman, or a possessed umbrella. They have been depicted in art as far back as the Muromachi period (15th century), and continue to be made today - Hayao Miyazaki loves to include his own yokai in his movies, and even Pokemon are a form of yokai!
In my Yokai Series I decided to use the art and tradition of yokai as a way to satirically expose and give a face to what I consider modern monsters - from sexual predators to the KKK - or people that have infamously abused their control and power over others. My goal is that by depicting these modern monsters in ridiculous, exaggerated, and animalistic ways, I can call out, disempower, and discredit the fear and power they hold/have held, and to give the power back to their victims.
I hope that through such small acts as art and writing, we can dethrone those who have misused and abused their power, and that a new wave of compassionate and balanced leaders can emerge.
This particular yokai seeks to expose narcissistic abusers. With the perfect hair, jaw line, and a smile to die for, this yokai is trying its hardest to make sure no one knows it’s actually a snake. When it manages to charm another victim, it will coil itself around them and slowly suck the life from them - just enough to turn them from a human into a placating doll. They don’t ever fully kill their victims because they usually use them for things like paying the bills, cleaning the house, having sex, and most importantly to make the yokai seem more human to everyone else. They keep up their appearances with Lies, and are usually seen shaking their rattle (a baby rattle, that is) because deep down they’re really just children looking for a mom to take care of them.
Original done with ‘Golden Liquid Acrylics’ on watercolor paper
Prints measure 9” x 12” (with a 1/2” white border)
Printed on hot-pressed artist paper
All prints are signed and dated with current year on back.
Prints are made on-demand. Please allow 5-7 business days for your print to be made and then signed, packaged, and shipped.
Shipping is done through USPS Flat Rate Priority Mail (with tracking). Use discount code SHIPFREE for orders $50+ to get free shipping.
My Yokai Series is based on the idea of the Japanese ‘yokai’ - a demon/monster/ghost. Yokai were traditionally created as ways to give a face or description to either an event, a presence, or an object. For example, there are yokai that are inspired by the particular sound in a forest at night, the legend of a two-faced woman, or a possessed umbrella. They have been depicted in art as far back as the Muromachi period (15th century), and continue to be made today - Hayao Miyazaki loves to include his own yokai in his movies, and even Pokemon are a form of yokai!
In my Yokai Series I decided to use the art and tradition of yokai as a way to satirically expose and give a face to what I consider modern monsters - from sexual predators to the KKK - or people that have infamously abused their control and power over others. My goal is that by depicting these modern monsters in ridiculous, exaggerated, and animalistic ways, I can call out, disempower, and discredit the fear and power they hold/have held, and to give the power back to their victims.
I hope that through such small acts as art and writing, we can dethrone those who have misused and abused their power, and that a new wave of compassionate and balanced leaders can emerge.
This particular yokai seeks to expose narcissistic abusers. With the perfect hair, jaw line, and a smile to die for, this yokai is trying its hardest to make sure no one knows it’s actually a snake. When it manages to charm another victim, it will coil itself around them and slowly suck the life from them - just enough to turn them from a human into a placating doll. They don’t ever fully kill their victims because they usually use them for things like paying the bills, cleaning the house, having sex, and most importantly to make the yokai seem more human to everyone else. They keep up their appearances with Lies, and are usually seen shaking their rattle (a baby rattle, that is) because deep down they’re really just children looking for a mom to take care of them.
Original done with ‘Golden Liquid Acrylics’ on watercolor paper
Prints measure 9” x 12” (with a 1/2” white border)
Printed on hot-pressed artist paper
All prints are signed and dated with current year on back.
Prints are made on-demand. Please allow 5-7 business days for your print to be made and then signed, packaged, and shipped.
Shipping is done through USPS Flat Rate Priority Mail (with tracking). Use discount code SHIPFREE for orders $50+ to get free shipping.
My Yokai Series is based on the idea of the Japanese ‘yokai’ - a demon/monster/ghost. Yokai were traditionally created as ways to give a face or description to either an event, a presence, or an object. For example, there are yokai that are inspired by the particular sound in a forest at night, the legend of a two-faced woman, or a possessed umbrella. They have been depicted in art as far back as the Muromachi period (15th century), and continue to be made today - Hayao Miyazaki loves to include his own yokai in his movies, and even Pokemon are a form of yokai!
In my Yokai Series I decided to use the art and tradition of yokai as a way to satirically expose and give a face to what I consider modern monsters - from sexual predators to the KKK - or people that have infamously abused their control and power over others. My goal is that by depicting these modern monsters in ridiculous, exaggerated, and animalistic ways, I can call out, disempower, and discredit the fear and power they hold/have held, and to give the power back to their victims.
I hope that through such small acts as art and writing, we can dethrone those who have misused and abused their power, and that a new wave of compassionate and balanced leaders can emerge.
This particular yokai seeks to expose narcissistic abusers. With the perfect hair, jaw line, and a smile to die for, this yokai is trying its hardest to make sure no one knows it’s actually a snake. When it manages to charm another victim, it will coil itself around them and slowly suck the life from them - just enough to turn them from a human into a placating doll. They don’t ever fully kill their victims because they usually use them for things like paying the bills, cleaning the house, having sex, and most importantly to make the yokai seem more human to everyone else. They keep up their appearances with Lies, and are usually seen shaking their rattle (a baby rattle, that is) because deep down they’re really just children looking for a mom to take care of them.
Original done with ‘Golden Liquid Acrylics’ on watercolor paper
Prints measure 9” x 12” (with a 1/2” white border)
Printed on hot-pressed artist paper
All prints are signed and dated with current year on back.
Prints are made on-demand. Please allow 5-7 business days for your print to be made and then signed, packaged, and shipped.
Shipping is done through USPS Flat Rate Priority Mail (with tracking). Use discount code SHIPFREE for orders $50+ to get free shipping.