When I get older, I will be stronger
The impeccably rendered ball-point pen illustrations of Shohei Otomo, aka Hakuchi, play with themes of Japanese history, stereotypes and nationalism. The way he contrasts large dark and white shapes with fine detail reminds me of highly talented, yet largely forgotten illustrator Vint Lawrence. Shown above: ãŠSUSHIã•ã‚“.
Tags: Hakuchi, Shohei, Shohei Otomo, Vint Lawrence
September 28th, 2009 at 6:08 am
Why is she biting on a bit like a horse? What’s that supposed to mean?
September 30th, 2009 at 2:07 am
I think the point is that they are all blinded and being led by history and national identity. Like a hose or maybe they are all in bondage to the ideas.
September 30th, 2009 at 8:12 am
its not a horse thing its a bdsm thing. That’s why its about bondage. Anyway the illustration is fantastic.
October 20th, 2009 at 2:07 am
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