A collection of ideas which have yet to reach the printing stage.
Monster of Mental Health B&W
Monster of Mental Health
Monster of Mental Health Blue
Chinese Dragon
B&W Chinese Dragon
Greyscale Chinese Dragon
Panda
Chang'e
Hou Yi
Monster of Mental Health 2017
Based on the common inner demon many people battle, Anxiety Personified shows a desecrated monstrosity reaching towards the viewers and pulling them further and further in. Amidst the shadows of uncertainty and fear, it resides; a manifestation of the unseen struggles that haunt the human experience. Through my art, I confront this spectral presence, giving form to the intangible spectre that looms large in our minds. I invite everyone to confront their own inner demons, to acknowledge the complexities of mental health and the shared struggles that bind us together as human beings. Created as a passion project, from what started as a doodle.
Chinese Dragon 2021
was a continuation of my endeavours with the Chinese Lion Head, with a different esteemed Chinese animal. Never printed, existing only in digital for now. Looks superb in black and white as seen in image 2, however is shown in more traditional colours in image 1.
Panda 2022
was an exploration of negative space and minimal colour. The print only requires 2 colours for its full effect, and accordingly little need for many stencils. Once designed each stencil is then machine cut from clear acetate sheet, for absolute precision and ease of creation. After weeding, the stencil is tested on a silkscreen before final labelling and storage. This design was never printed, but cut in acetate and tested.
Gods of China 2022
These patterns centre around the lore behind the Chinese Goddess of the Moon, Chang'e and her husband HouYi, the God of Archery. Created for class, teaching the use of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator applications. The legend states HouYi was sought out by the Emperor to shoot down the ten suns, which one day decided to all come out at once. Upon shooting down all but one, the suns fell and became three-legged crows. For saving mankind, the Emperor gifted an elixir of immortality to him. Chang'e was tasked with guarding the elixir and drank the immortality potion while HouYi was out hunting. Chang'e flees to the moon, for reasons debated, and now resides there with Jade Rabbit. By intertwining elements of folklore with contemporary imagery, I invite viewers to contemplate the twisted truths embedded within this age-old saga and the unreliability of perspective.