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| "Hoping for Peace":Collage, Photo, Digital. |
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The Year of the Snake in Playful Illustration
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| All images © Mary Maka |
Widely celebrated in China and cultures across Asia, Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays, marked by the new moon that appears between January 21 and February 20. This year, the celebration fell on January 29, and in accordance with the zodiac, 2025 ushered in the Year of the Snake.
Mary Maka ran with the motif in a new series of illustrations dedicated to the annual event, exploring character design and experimenting with a range of shapes. Combining botanical elements and an interest in animation, her dynamic creatures writhe and twist, sometimes incorporating plant-like traits like cacti spikes and flowers into serpentine compositions.
Of the twelve zodiac animals, the snake may be the most tenacious, associated with the element fire. People born under the sign are said to be resilient, intelligent, resourceful, and determined. Maka’s digital portraits capture various unexpected characteristics, from a fork-tongued green cat to a berry-tailed rattler.
Through humorous depictions of serpents shaped like cats, fruit, desert flora, and creatures out of science fiction, Maka embraces new ideas and juxtapositions. Still in draft form, additional vipers try on the guises of a genie, cowboy, and others.
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| taxiing to take off |
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| leaving Las Vegas |
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| white is painted wall surface |
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| the ceiling is saturated |
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| ceiling, soaked paint hanging down |
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| terrazzo tile, 1/2" standing water |
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| Could have been worse (my bedroom?) |
Actually I didn't get angry, I wanted to cry. I had planned to unpack, then take a nap. After sending a text for sympathy, I called my insurance for a homeowners claim, then called the Restoration company who is coming at 8 tomorrow morning (they said to leave the mess and they will clean up everything) I sent the team photos and he responded "Oh no!!" Left a message to the plumber who specializes in leak detection. Then called WW & SM to brag, as I am a procrastinator, big time! I still haven't taken a nap or unpacked, but the unpacking is next, washing my gi for tomorrow, then pjs, popcorn and bed. Amazing what we can do when we have to?
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| Chestnut-headed Bee-eater |
Friday's Smiles ...
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| Nebraska 60-70mph wind |
4 comments:
Oh No! What a mess. Sorry that happened. The pictures of Las Vegas were awesome. It's amazing how that city grew out of the desert. Thanks for your everyday blog.
Oh dear, what a bad surprise. Jacki, I'm so sorry that coming home was so terrible. I hope everything will be fixed as soon as possible - before the weekend?.
Wishing you the very best.
No, thank you, Marilyn, your kind words help more than you know. Miss you.
Thanks so much, Elenor. Yes it is a mess, but I try to remember, it could have been worse. It could have been my bedroom! Things can always be worse. It won't be a quick fix, as the ceiling is saturated, but ...
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