Saturday, July 24, 2010

IN HONOUR OF RICHARD'S YOKAI BOOK, DERRICK MCNEW SENT US THIS PICTURE OF KAMEOSA

http://www.flickr.com/photos/flippabotamatic/4781424699/

In Japanese folklore it is said that on the 100th birthday of a discarded object a magical thing happens. What was once someone's functionless debris is now animated and given self-awareness. It is said that out of spite most of these young spirits turn to lives of debauchery and deviance, although some, those who choose to do well with their newfound independence, earn the chance to attain enlightenment.

This is Kameosa... 'the old jar.' Ironically it becomes a vessel of inexhaustible plenty. Its joyful, giving nature are sure to bring promise in its following lives.

Derrick Wesley McNew
Speedball nib pen & acrylic ink
8.5" x 14"

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