#koreanfolklore

[robinha]

Three main #characterdesign for a #graphicnovel idea. Three generations of the #fox maidens #nine tailed fox #koreanfolklore #mythology #revenge #horror #ghoststory #fantasy #mystery #illustration #cartoons #digitalart #inking https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ZFv_vh-94/?igshid=1v1ufczmj4fda

[originprotocol]

TX-001 — The Bride Who Was Never Crossed

In early twentieth-century Korea, a young woman died before she could be married.

After her death, the village did not remember her only as a daughter, a neighbor, or a person with a name.

She became something unfinished.

A category.

A warning.

A ritual problem.

TX-001 follows the figure known in Korean folklore as the Son-gaksi — the maiden ghost, the bride who never crossed into the life that had been prepared for her.

This entry belongs to ORIGIN PROTOCOL — THE UNCROSSED, a fictional folklore archive about people who were not allowed to cross: into marriage, into memory, into mourning, or into a complete human story.

This is not a monster story.

It is a story about what happens when a life is interrupted, and a community explains the interruption by turning a person into folklore.

Full case file / video: [YouTube link]https://youtu.be/afNWvwp1U3I

[hughkretschmer]

A New Pair of Glasses: The fifth and final photograph from the Korean Project, created specifically for my retrospective at the @hobanartrium , South Korea. This one speaks to something I occasionally struggle with- myopia. Not that I’m physically nearsighted, I wear reading glasses, but I can be nearsighted in my thinking from time to time. And, it’s in that closed-off space that missed opportunities, unlearned lessons and chance relationships come and go unnoticed. It leaves me wondering what my stubborn ego has robbed me of over the years. But, that’s just me. And, as for me, my hope is to be able to put aside all that I think I know about something, in any given situation, and try to see it differently, through a new pair of glasses. @gilleanmcleod @thewakingspirit @absofruitely @sharkmeister1609 @anthonynex @mahrvellous @lifeofbecktoria #thankyou @_sidecarww_ #koreanfolklore #anime #newpairofglasses https://www.instagram.com/p/CUK1Y__JAYk/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hughkretschmer]

Smokeless: As part of my upcoming retrospective at the @hobanartrium Museum in South Korea, I’ve been commissioned by Curator, Cecilia Jo, to create a series of photographs specifically for the exhibit. Although a Korean theme was suggested, the approach to the concepts was up to me. My first thought out of the box was to reference Korean and Japanese anime; a genre of animation I’ve had a long love affair with, dating back to the days of Speed Racer. It continued through my parenting years, getting to experience a whole new generation of anime through the eyes of my daughter. (She and I would see a select few over, and over, and over again.) I decided I wanted the visual complexion of the series to be inspired by the characters, costumes and styling in the animated films I adore. But, what would the messages be? In stepped Jo, who introduced me to Korean folklore and idioms. It’s within those stories and proverbs that I found the whimsy and lightness consistent with my own sensibilities and aspirations. Much like the sayings and anecdotes I grew up with, these “rules to live by” are meant to inspire us in living life consciously, and with good intentions for ourselves, as well as for others. Besides, I really didn’t feel comfortable interpreting ancient Korean writings, being a Westerner, and all. That said, these messages, although universal in meaning, are things that are important to me. They are subjects that are close to my heart. The bottom line is, these are suggestions we, as a species, can all understand and hopefully employ. So, first up is this “suggestion” titled, Smokeless, that begs the question- What would the world be like with more butterflies in the air than pollutants? Can you imagine what that would be like? Lastly, there are some amazing people who helped make this series happen and want to acknowledge their contributions to the project. Thank you @gilleanmcleod @thewakingspirit @sharkmeister1609 @mahrvellous @lifeofbecktoria @absofruitely @anthonynex @nexstudios I could not have done it without you. #moretocome #koreanfolklore #koreanidioms @_sidecarww_ (at Gwangmyeong) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkRATgHEOB/?utm_medium=tumblr

[mamanerd22]

Episode 6: Meet Me in Daegu of #LovecraftCountry had me reaching for this #BOTMbook that has been sitting on my shelf for months. Wicked Fox follows Gu Miyoung a gumiho, nine-tailed fox, who may he falling in love with a human boy. I love reading books dealing with cultural folklore and supernatural beings. The myth of the gumiho/kumiho is fascinating and I'm interested to see the difference in the portrayal of the gumiho in this book versus Lovecraft Country. #KoreanFolklore #YA #BookOfTheMonth #Kuhimo #WickedFox #KatCho #representationmatters diversifyyourbookshelf #nerdymama #booknerd #bibliophile #nerdymamabooks #Bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CFncOsVgFPU/?igshid=1egt05qzu27q4

[beadsofparadisenyc]

We LOVE when one of the figures depicted in the statues of our shop show up in popular media! We don’t want to give spoilers out to those who don’t want them, but we’ll give a shout out to Lovecraft Country’s Ji-Ah — tap the bag icon in the corner of the photo if you just *have* to know! #lovecraftcountry #lovecraft #jiah #jamiechung #koreanfolklore #kumiho #myth #mythology #mythologicalcreatures #koreanmythology #popculture #foxspirit #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFk0BaaBpC7/?igshid=w5b7o7t9npul

[zawuel]

Posting more old stuff #sketch #koreanfolklore #korea #joseon #mythology #folklore #folktale #korean #sketch #quick #chase #zawuel https://www.instagram.com/p/CFC6QH7lPBv/?igshid=ka3qbk8byogy

[zawuel]

Inktober #22: Ghost It was late at night. The young warlord went fast asleep after a successful campaign against the savage peasants and farmers. A long night of drinking and women collected from today's spoils. His men were satisfied and quenched beyond their imagination. They were on foreign grounds, but soon it would all be theirs. "You..." The sound was so abrupt the the warlord awoke immediately. Without any hesitation, he picked up his sword, glancing around to see if there were any silhouettes. His eyes were used to the darkness, but he could not see. "Your people will burn in an endless fire created by your own. The skies will turn black and your land of the sun will burn." "Who is there?" The young lord started swinging wildly at the darkness, but nothing caught onto his blade. Fear started creeping up his neck. His throat became tight and dry. "You, who is drunk with conceit, will suffer the most treacherous death.. your wives will fall I'll and your children will be born mishapened and warped. The sins you have committed tonight shall be carried by the children of the future.." The face appeared before him. No body, no neck. Just a head floating in front of him in the clothes of a noble woman. It was one of the savages. The young lord swung at the ethereal figure but his blade went right through its silhouette. No bite. No resistance. It went straight through her like he was slicing air. "This is your fate. It has been written." #inktober #ghost #koreanfolklore #gwishin #koreanghost #kwishin #ethereal #revenge #vengeance #fright #halloween #warcrimes #zawuel https://www.instagram.com/p/B38lm7DFDUq/?igshid=jm4jo86nm06x