Blessing in Blue

Blessing in Blue

Synthetic skin, Tulle, Yarn, Beads

By PAYNK | Illustrator and Tattoo Artist (@PAYNK.tattoo)

Artwork Valuation: $488

I’m an illustrator-turned-tattoo artist. Nature, mythology, modern-day living and the female form are my main sources of inspiration. I am heavily influenced by a mash-up of vintage Chinese cartoons, Japanese anime, and strange folklores passed down by different cultures. I love good story-telling and visual metaphors. No matter what the subject matter is, I endeavour to portray it with balance and beauty.

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This doll’s costume reimagines blue and white porcelain, using synthetic tattoo skin as a stand-in for ceramics. The doll dons an East-meets-West ensemble, featuring a Chinese cloud collar and a corseted ball gown. The bat wings, often an ominous symbol in Western pop culture, are in fact a nod to the Chinese word for bat (fu), a homophone for “blessing.” The piece plays with duality and the power of perspective and curiosity.

Courtesy of the artist | All proceeds aid underprivileged children from Singapore Red Cross 

Note: There is a 250% tax deduction value on the difference between the winning bid price and the artwork's valuation price.