New Art: "Dreams, Memory, History"

Dreams, Memory, History

pencil, acrylic ink

© 2012 by A. Dameron 

The memory box is in the shape of a (red) Chinese food take-out box. The three words in Chinese script are "Dreams, Memory, History" and there is an emerald and a sapphire embedded n the clasp on the top. A sea-green tea pot is at the left.

New Post: "Kirin/Girin"

"Kirin/Girin"

acrylic ink

© 2012 by A. Dameron 

 

A kirin (girin in Korean hangul script) is a symbol of prosperity and serenity in East Asian mythology. The Japanese version here has another name "The Japanese Unicorn". It has the antlers of a deer, the scales of a dragon and the tail of a lion. 

African Calligraphy Card Series, #7 and #8 of 10

Sankofa (Learn from the Past)

Adinkra (Ghana)

acrylic ink

© 2012 by A. Dameron 

 

Woman

Bantu script (S. Africa)

acrylic ink

© 2012 by A. Dameron 

African Calligraphy Card Series, #5 and #6 of 10

Dmanimen (Strength)

Adinkra (Ghana)

acrylic ink

© 2012 by A. Dameron 

 

Duafe (Comb, patience, care)

Adinkra (Ghana)

acrylic ink

© 2012 by A. Dameron 

African Calligraphy Card Series, #3 and #4 of 10

Adinkrahne (Charisma, leadership)

Adinkra script (Ghana)

acrylic ink

© 2012 by A. Dameron 

 

Nkyimkyim (Versatility)

Adinkra script (Ghana)

acrylic ink

© 2012 by A. Dameron