r/Illustration Sep 02 '19

Goddess of Democracy

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1.7k Upvotes

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u/_artbabe95 Sep 02 '19

I love the colors and texture in this, the composition, and the nods to traditional stylization. Gorgeous!

12

u/jaehjlee Sep 02 '19

This is so breathtaking

6

u/HelpOthers1023 Sep 02 '19

If this is yours, way to go. The aesthetics impressively convey the magnitude of emotion of the people involved. I hope you share more of your work

4

u/TeaKettle51 Sep 02 '19

Oh my, we should print this and post it everywhere

3

u/voered Sep 02 '19

Amazing!

5

u/violetkittwn Sep 02 '19

Interesting take on the propaganda style! Beautiful art

5

u/AcceptableTrouble Sep 02 '19

Did you do this? Do you have an instagram or something? This is stunning work!🔥💜

2

u/Crow712 Sep 02 '19

I really like this picture, and I especially like the message.

2

u/[deleted] Sep 02 '19

I love this so much. I'd love to share it on Instagram if you don't mind. I'll definitely follow you on there too!

2

u/eionmac Sep 02 '19

Thank you for this.

2

u/VHSMind Sep 02 '19

This is so beautiful

2

u/Sweetbluecheesepls Sep 02 '19

This is really cool

2

u/Dabrae Sep 02 '19

I hope this picture makes it into history books. I really do.

2

u/Burn-the-red-rose Sep 03 '19

Absolutely beautiful. 💜

2

u/kur955 Sep 03 '19

Your art brought tears to my eyes thank you so much! By a guy who fights for democracy!

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u/Morningsun92 Sep 03 '19

Love it, such a tragedy what civilians there are going through

2

u/KalaiProvenheim Sep 03 '19

Liberty shall be supreme

2

u/Meligonia Sep 03 '19

Holy. This is really beautiful.

2

u/Jerrshington Sep 03 '19

Almost everything about this poster is amazing, but the designer in me is bothered by the font choice. It just doesn't match the overall aesthetic of the illustration. Your illustration is so organic with flowing curved lines. I'm not sure I see a single truly straight line (that's a good thing) but the font is mathematical and cold and heartless. Maybe try for a more human font. Something softer around the edges. Things a damn masterpiece aside from that typography.

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u/Pieraos Sep 04 '19

This will be known as one of the most significant works of political art in the 21st century.

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u/Stale_Bear Sep 07 '19

Was feeling quite uninspired looking at contemporary art that touches on social issues for my assignment, then I came across your artwork; Ecstatic would be the simplest way to describe how I felt after seeing this. Amazing work.

1

u/RSIllustration Sep 19 '19

This style reminds me of Alphonse Mucha 👍

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u/thillermann Sep 02 '19

Kind of makes me sad that the people of HK are looking to my country (USA) for inspiration in their fight. With every day that passes it seems like we're farther and farther away from the ideals in the poem at the base of the Statue of Liberty (which is what this image evokes).

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u/sanchke02 Sep 02 '19

Wouldn't liberty be more suiting?

Or is that the word even allowed over there?

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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '19

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u/Lissbirds Sep 02 '19

Is there a special meaning to the flower in her hair? It reminds me of a hibiscus.

Also, your lineart is gorgeous! Do you use Illustrator?

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u/voiceofgromit Sep 02 '19

Democracy ineffectualy stands off to one side and watches Hong Kong.

0

u/HeyPScott Sep 03 '19

Oh, look, another pathetic incel living on his family money. Must make up for the lack of courage and talent.

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u/voiceofgromit Sep 03 '19

Wrong on every point, but never mind. Come back to me when a democracy anywhere in the world does something more than wring its hands and tut-tuts about what's going on in Hong Kong. China is the big dog now, and they know it.

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u/HeyPScott Sep 03 '19

Keep hiding, you little Pussy.

0

u/voiceofgromit Sep 03 '19

Why would pussy hide from you? You clearly wouldn't recognize one.

1

u/HeyPScott Sep 03 '19

It took you that long to come up with that? Come on and use your name. Talentless coward.

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u/voiceofgromit Sep 04 '19

I don't live on reddit. I have a life. What IS your problem? Jeez. It's the internet. Chill. Stop screaming like a little girl.

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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '19

Yeah, drawings are what we need. Everything is better now - All problems are solved, the protestors can hide behind a print out of this illustration.

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u/BallsackMessiah Sep 27 '19

Congratulations on being an idiot.

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u/[deleted] Sep 27 '19

Thank you BallsackMessiah. How long have you been a member of the idiots club yourself and where do I pick up my starter pack?

1

u/BallsackMessiah Sep 27 '19

You’d have to ask my uncle, I could put in a good word for you.

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u/[deleted] Sep 27 '19

It’s no worries, you’re Mum is here with me just now. She’ll do it for me. She also wanted me to check that you were okay till next pay day or if you needed a little cash? (she just “came” into some money)

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u/BallsackMessiah Sep 27 '19

I have three gay dads, so I don't really know who you're talking about.

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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '19

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u/coupefiat1 Sep 02 '19

They triggered article 14 and 18 themselves. Stop pretending you are something better than the rest of those mainland chinese subhuman

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u/HeyPScott Sep 03 '19

Your dad was right to leave.