Chinese New Year 2016 -Year of the Monkey
The Monkey King
Gifted with strength, speed, agility and supernatural powers through taoist martial arts.
Known vastly for the part he played as a main character in the Chinese literature, Journey to the West, published in the 16th century during the Ming dynasty.
Monkey King's history is less told.
He was born from stone, journeyed beside gods, accompanied Emperors, fought and defeated celestial warriors and was imprisoned by Buddha. It was five centuries later the Monkey King heard about a pilgrimage to the west. During this pilgrimage he would offer his services and protect a young monk along with other disciples in exchange for his freedom once completed.
This ring is available now from the online store
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“Head on straight, mask on crooked” - MF DOOM
The Illest Villain Ring was conceived through the influences of English-born American underground hip-hop artist named Daniel Dumile, aka MF DOOM.
MF DOOM is infamously recognised by his on stage masks. MF DOOM’s alias is derived from the comic book character, Victor von Doom aka Doctor Doom. Dr. Doom was a Marvel Villain conceived by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby.
The particular design used for the Illest Villain Ring was MF DOOM’s 2nd mask design. It was designed and constructed by Blake Lethem. Lethem used the mask portion of a prop helmet from the movie Gladiator (2000). Lethem deconstructed the helmet, modified it and made it possible to be worn for MF DOOM’s on-stage performances.
]]>See it displayed at the "Profiles" Exhibition at Gaffa Gallery next week. Thursday 25th July. Come by, say hi and have a drink!
]]>This collection was inspired by an imaginary stone, the structures of buildings and in the context of fonts.
]]>Mister Lui is here as a service and can supply, work, and create fine objects with your very personal particulars.
It is very exciting to take this role on and I would be looking forward to be working with you.
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