Client: Biciclista (Italia)
Project: KOI ARM WARMERS
Technique: digital illustration from traditional pencil hand-drawing
Arm warmers inspired by Japanese tattoos: WATER, KOI FISH and CHRYSANTHEMUMS
About the project
The KOI FISH tattoo is a good luck charm and a symbol of determination and strength over challenges in life.
KOI FISHES are known for their perseverance through the water by swimming upstream against the current, just like some people metaphorically do with the challenges they face. The KOI FISH overcomes challenges and therefore is a symbol of power. Never give up through a struggle!
ORANGE KOI FISH in particular symbolises happiness and optimism.
Here they are swimming upstream, facing challenges head-on, ready to fight.
CHRYSANTHEMUM flower it has been historically used as a talisman to ward off the evil spirits. It brings courage and confidence. The presence of waves and flowers also unify two great elements, WATER and EARTH, giving the force for change and birth to new life.
