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A collection of MASKS, characters individually crafted & sculpted.
A medium of concealment, protection, and a barrier of emotions.
An exploration of form-making, experimenting on new techniques & mixed media.
MASKS serves as a representation of ourselves, whether bound by ancient lore or history, even pop-culture references albeit in an alternate universe.
This is my digital art.
-SYARAWI-
*Digital collectibles available across DRiP.HAUS , ETH, SOLANA and BNB chain, on multiple platforms
MASKS | REIMAGINED | SOL
MASK : Cyberpunk Police 85
MASK : Cyberpunk Police 85
The first of her kind, a cyborg special operations unit.
Manufactured in the year 3085.
An amalgamation of the human mind and a full-bodied state-of-the-art titanium shell
The first of her kind, a cyborg special operations unit.
Manufactured in the year 3085.
An amalgamation of the human mind and a full-bodied state-of-the-art titanium shell
MASK : HUNTER PRIME
Hunter Prime was once a great warrior of the galaxy, feared by his enemies and revered by his people. But something changed within him, and he began to crave power and control.
He turned his back on the Federation, using his skills and resources to become a ruthless dictator. He ruled with an iron fist, crushing anyone who dared to oppose him.
His people suffered under his tyrannical rule, living in fear and poverty. But Hunter Prime didn't care. He was consumed by his lust for power, and nothing would stand in his way.
A spinoff version of MASK: HUNTER
He turned his back on the Federation, using his skills and resources to become a ruthless dictator. He ruled with an iron fist, crushing anyone who dared to oppose him.
His people suffered under his tyrannical rule, living in fear and poverty. But Hunter Prime didn't care. He was consumed by his lust for power, and nothing would stand in his way.
A spinoff version of MASK: HUNTER
MASK : SUN WUKONG | REDUX
孫悟空
A legendary mythical figure ,
One of the titular character based off the 16th-century Chinese novel "Journey to the West" (西遊記)
Story goes :
Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a stone who acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices.
He was imprisoned under a mountain by the Buddha after rebelling against heaven,
five hundred years later, He was released under the condition he accompanies the monk Tang Sanzang (唐三藏)
and two other disciples on a journey to retrieve Buddhist sutras from the West (India),
where Buddha and his followers dwell.
Gifted with the strength to hold two heaven mountains on his shoulders while running "with the speed of a meteor"
This is his MASK of imprisonment upon his rebel against the heavens.
"万物皆空，唯有猴王。" (wàn wù jiē kōng, wéi yǒu hóu wáng)
"All things are emptiness, except for the Monkey King."
This proverb suggests that even in a world full of uncertainties and shifting values, certain individuals stand out as steadfast and reliable.
A legendary mythical figure ,
One of the titular character based off the 16th-century Chinese novel "Journey to the West" (西遊記)
Story goes :
Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a stone who acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices.
He was imprisoned under a mountain by the Buddha after rebelling against heaven,
five hundred years later, He was released under the condition he accompanies the monk Tang Sanzang (唐三藏)
and two other disciples on a journey to retrieve Buddhist sutras from the West (India),
where Buddha and his followers dwell.
Gifted with the strength to hold two heaven mountains on his shoulders while running "with the speed of a meteor"
This is his MASK of imprisonment upon his rebel against the heavens.
"万物皆空，唯有猴王。" (wàn wù jiē kōng, wéi yǒu hóu wáng)
"All things are emptiness, except for the Monkey King."
This proverb suggests that even in a world full of uncertainties and shifting values, certain individuals stand out as steadfast and reliable.
MASK : GEISHA 芸者 01
MASK : GEISHA 芸者 01
Perhaps the most distinct feature of a Geisha is the traditional white foundation known as oshiroi; formerly made with lead – would have illuminated the face of a geisha when the only lighting available was candlelight.
This is intentionally in contrast with the Kimono's bold colors.
This MASK takes the geisha to the 30th Century.
A MASK that hides her emotions.
Perhaps the most distinct feature of a Geisha is the traditional white foundation known as oshiroi; formerly made with lead – would have illuminated the face of a geisha when the only lighting available was candlelight.
This is intentionally in contrast with the Kimono's bold colors.
This MASK takes the geisha to the 30th Century.
A MASK that hides her emotions.
MASKS | MYTHOLOGICAL | ETH
HADES by SYARAWI™
HADES
God of the Dead & the Underworld.
Hades was a son of the Titans Kronos and Rhea, and brother of the deities Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, and Hestia.
He ruled the underworld upon defeating his father KRONOS, with his brothers Zeus taking the skies and Poseidon , the Sea.
he treats his subjects objectively, as we should all do.
His MASK is a symbol of his filial devotion to his tasks.
Hiding a just & kind hearted God keen to love, and to be Loved.
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This is a collection of MASKS,
medium of concealment, protection,
and a barrier of emotions.
It is an Iconological interpretation of historical and mythological symbolism.
projections of futuristic personas of a long gone lore.
God of the Dead & the Underworld.
Hades was a son of the Titans Kronos and Rhea, and brother of the deities Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, and Hestia.
He ruled the underworld upon defeating his father KRONOS, with his brothers Zeus taking the skies and Poseidon , the Sea.
he treats his subjects objectively, as we should all do.
His MASK is a symbol of his filial devotion to his tasks.
Hiding a just & kind hearted God keen to love, and to be Loved.
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This is a collection of MASKS,
medium of concealment, protection,
and a barrier of emotions.
It is an Iconological interpretation of historical and mythological symbolism.
projections of futuristic personas of a long gone lore.
POSEIDON by SYARAWI™
POSEIDON,
One of the 12 Olympians,
The God of Sea, Storms and Earthquakes, protector of seafarers.
Poseidon took the helm following the defeat of his father KRONOS(Cronus)
He rules the Kingdom of Sea,
with his brothers ZEUS conquering the sky
and Hades the underworld
*Known in roman mythology as Neptune.
This is a collection of MASKS,
medium of concealment, protection,
and a barrier of emotions.
It is an Iconological interpretation of historical and mythological symbolism.
projections of futuristic personas of a tale long gone
One of the 12 Olympians,
The God of Sea, Storms and Earthquakes, protector of seafarers.
Poseidon took the helm following the defeat of his father KRONOS(Cronus)
He rules the Kingdom of Sea,
with his brothers ZEUS conquering the sky
and Hades the underworld
*Known in roman mythology as Neptune.
This is a collection of MASKS,
medium of concealment, protection,
and a barrier of emotions.
It is an Iconological interpretation of historical and mythological symbolism.
projections of futuristic personas of a tale long gone
KRONOS by SYARAWI™
KRONOS (Cronus)
Once the King of Titans and the God of time(destructive).
In fear of the prophecy of being overthrown by his own son.
Kronos devoured all his children as they were born.
Centuries later,
'Zeus', The only surviving child saved by his mother Rhea;
Overthrew Kronos after a brutal ten year war,
between the Olympians and the Titans,
With the prophecy fulfilled.
He was henceforth cast into the pit of Tartaros.
This is his MASK of imprisonment.
Only to be released generations later,
to be made the King of Elysian Islands,
home of the blessed dead
This is a collection of MASKS,
medium of concealment, protection,
and a barrier of emotions.
It is an Iconological interpretation of historical and mythological symbolism.
projections of futuristic personas of a tale long gone
Once the King of Titans and the God of time(destructive).
In fear of the prophecy of being overthrown by his own son.
Kronos devoured all his children as they were born.
Centuries later,
'Zeus', The only surviving child saved by his mother Rhea;
Overthrew Kronos after a brutal ten year war,
between the Olympians and the Titans,
With the prophecy fulfilled.
He was henceforth cast into the pit of Tartaros.
This is his MASK of imprisonment.
Only to be released generations later,
to be made the King of Elysian Islands,
home of the blessed dead
This is a collection of MASKS,
medium of concealment, protection,
and a barrier of emotions.
It is an Iconological interpretation of historical and mythological symbolism.
projections of futuristic personas of a tale long gone
CLEOPATRA by SYARAWI™
Cleopatra VII Philopator,
The queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC,
its last active ruler.
A member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, she was a descendant of its founder Ptolemy I Soter,
a Macedonian Greek general and companion of Alexander the Great.
revived in 2063 under the veil of the MASK
This is a collection of MASKS,
medium of concealment, protection,
and a barrier of emotions.
It is an Iconological interpretation of historical and mythological symbolism.
projections of futuristic personas of a tale long gone
The queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC,
its last active ruler.
A member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, she was a descendant of its founder Ptolemy I Soter,
a Macedonian Greek general and companion of Alexander the Great.
revived in 2063 under the veil of the MASK
This is a collection of MASKS,
medium of concealment, protection,
and a barrier of emotions.
It is an Iconological interpretation of historical and mythological symbolism.
projections of futuristic personas of a tale long gone
MASKS | GHOSTS | SOL
MASK : 殭屍 | jiāngshī
MASK : 殭屍 | jiāngshī
(Chinese Zombie) has arrived.
4th in the "ghost" series
jiāngshī is a type of reanimated corpse in Chinese legends and folklore
The character for "jiang" (殭) literally means "stiff"/rigor mortis
its an homage to the JiangShi (chinese Zombie) cinema that was prevalent back in early 90s/late 80s.
a throwback to my childhood.
This is my take, on the futuristic persona of a Jiangshi
The words inscribed on the talisman are of Taoist origins
敕令大将军到此 - literally translates to:
"The imperial general Bai Yi is here"
General BaiYi is a deity of cleansing
(Chinese Zombie) has arrived.
4th in the "ghost" series
jiāngshī is a type of reanimated corpse in Chinese legends and folklore
The character for "jiang" (殭) literally means "stiff"/rigor mortis
its an homage to the JiangShi (chinese Zombie) cinema that was prevalent back in early 90s/late 80s.
a throwback to my childhood.
This is my take, on the futuristic persona of a Jiangshi
The words inscribed on the talisman are of Taoist origins
敕令大将军到此 - literally translates to:
"The imperial general Bai Yi is here"
General BaiYi is a deity of cleansing
MASK : POCONG
An Avant-Garde approach to reimagining of one the most prominent Ghost in south east asia. POCONG
A soul of a dead person, trapped in their shroud
"If the ties over the shroud are not released after 40 days, the body is said to jump out from the grave to warn people that the soul needs to be released"
This is her future persona
A soul of a dead person, trapped in their shroud
"If the ties over the shroud are not released after 40 days, the body is said to jump out from the grave to warn people that the soul needs to be released"
This is her future persona
MASK : PENANGGAL
The "penanggal" or "penanggalan" is a nocturnal vampiric entity from Malay ghost myths. Its name comes from the word "tanggal" meaning to remove, its form is that of a floating disembodied woman's head with its trailing organs still attached
MASK : PONTIANAK
The Pontianak, is a mythological creature in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. similar to Langsuir in other Southeast Asia regions. often described as a vampiric, vengeful female spirit.
Signs that a Pontianak nearby includes the sound of an infant crying and the smell of a decaying corpse.
Signs that a Pontianak nearby includes the sound of an infant crying and the smell of a decaying corpse.
MASKS | THE BEGINNING | BNB
MASK 14 : BLACK LEATHER
All black w/ a touch of gold. with lucky number 13.
Ironic given the mask's number is 14. Alas, perfect for Riders.
base model courtesy of : vladimir-konoplev
Ironic given the mask's number is 14. Alas, perfect for Riders.
base model courtesy of : vladimir-konoplev
MASK 20 : 腦 B.R.M (BRAIN REVIVAL MASK)
腦 . Brain.
Retain the brain of the deceased .
Reanimate
.
A dash of gold for the bougie in you
Retain the brain of the deceased .
Reanimate
.
A dash of gold for the bougie in you
MASK 04 : BLACKGOLD FIRE 火
A portion forged in real gold, with black insulated metal encasing the embodiment of Fire (Huo / 火)
Model courtesy of : alexa-popovich
Model courtesy of : alexa-popovich
MASK 10 : BLUEBERRY BUBBLEGUM
Hot bubblegum pink , stands striking over a sea of blue.
base model courtesy of : cottonbro
base model courtesy of : cottonbro
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