Costume and silkscreen prints inspired by Japanese mythology and Ukiyo-e prints. The project focuses on the four celestial beasts: Genbu the Black Tortoise, Seiryu the Blue Dragon, Byakko the White Tiger, and Suzaku the Red Bird. Each creature has their own element, direction, and season symbolism.
This gallery includes the finished work and the in-progress pictures.
Genbu, the Black Tortoise of the North
Genbu is also known as the Dark/Black Warrior and represents the water element.
Genbu is also known as the Dark/Black Warrior and represents the water element.
Genbu, the Black Tortoise of the North. This is the completed print which measures approximately 12"x16" on 16"x20" Kitakata paper.
Close-up of the Black Tortoise print.
The hand-drawn images on polyester layers for the screenprint. The color map, key printout, blue, and white layer are pictured here.
Seiryu, the Blue Dragon of the East
Seiryu is actually known as the blue/green dragon and represents the element wood.
Seiryu of the East. The completed mask with the unfinished wig.
Seiryu, the blue dragon of the East. In-progress image of the paper template/color map, and the painting of the leather mask.
