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Yamī: Illustration
“Yamī” was created for the ‘Gods & Monsters’ exhibit here at Pale Horse Gallery and is available as a 24×36 in. framed archival canvas print. $450. Please inquire for purchasing details.
In Tibetan beliefs, Yamī is a goddess of death who rules the female spirits of the underworld. Along with her twin brother, Yama, and four demon gods who accompany her, Yamī is responsible for catching human souls after death.
In Japanese, Yamī means “darkness” and in voodoo belief, Yami refers to a body without a soul that serves a sorcerer as a slave.
T-shirts of this illustration are available in the online store.
Was this design inspired by day of the dead?
This piece is inspired by the Tibetan ‘goddess of death’ mythology, combined Mexican day of the dead aesthetics.
I juat happended to stumble across your site and wow your work is amazing. I am blown away by your use of colour and how mezmerizing this piece Yami is. You are a very talented guy.
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