There’s a nice belief among the Japanese that everyone is connected to the person that they are destined to be with by a thin, invisible red thread.
Go ahead, take a moment to get comfy with “red” and “invisible” describing the same object. You can’t beat a good paradox.
I’ve always liked this red string of fate, just as I’ve always had a soft spot for the idea of soulmates. Destiny’s a funny thing, tho. It doesn’t always play by our rules, and alot can happen while you’re waiting for fate to untangle itself.
Illustration Friday: Red
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Great image.. and fresh take on “red”.
ariel
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Very interesting belief! Great illo!
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Wow, great design and use of colors. Your papercuts are amazing! What kind of paper do you use?
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Very interesting!
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Invisible red thread? Sure, I can give it meaning through polysemy but it’s
“Colorless green ideas sleep furiously” that gave me headaches in grad school.
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Sweet! I like that the grain of the wood almost serves as her spine. Her hair reminds me of the ocean too. A bit more bondage-y and adult than your other stuff. Great piece.
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I really love your concept. The flows of the body (especially the fingers) are just beautiful, excellent job!
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Wow ! Nice work
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Thanks to all for your great comments. Yezi, I use pretty much anything as far as paper goes. Alot of Japanese washi, Thai unryu, banana paper, some Indian papers when I can get my hands on them. Machine-made paper too. Whatever color/texture best fits the work. For one piece I cut up the back of a credit card brochure ‘cuz it was the exact right blue-violet.
Glenn, I was wondering when someone would bring up bondage. Should have known I could count on you. Of course, this is more of a “bondage of expectations”, a psychological trussing.
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At first I thought the thread on her fingers was in the shape of an apple, but I see the “leaves” are actually a tied bow.
Very nice, Patrick.
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