Illustration and Visual Narrative - Task 2: Decisive Movement
Illustration and Visual Narrative - Task 2: Decisive Movement
25/9/2023 - 22/11/2023 (Week 6 - Week 10)
GU QIANKUAN/
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Illustration and Visual Narrative / Bachelor of Design
(Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Task 2: Decisive
Movement
1. LECTURES
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4. RESEARCH (WEEK 6 - 1/11/2023)The first painting is about a crack girl when she was young, she was very sad when she found out that her boyfriend had greenhorned her to be with another girl
The second clip tells the story of a woman who is so distraught that she self-harms herself, causing her to die and become a cleft woman.
The third panel tells the story of her transformation into the Split Woman, who often seeks revenge on passers-by, usually asking them, "Do you think I'm beautiful?", and if you don't answer her, she will kill you.
. Kuchisake onna
口裂け女
くちさけおんな
Translation: slit-mouthed woman
Habitat: dimly-lit streets and alleys
Diet: none; though enjoys hard candy
Appearance: The kuchisake onna is the ghost of a woman who was mutilated and has come back to wreak vengeance on the world. Her name comes from the deep, bloody gash which runs across her face, grinning from ear to ear. She appears at night to lone travelers on the road, covering her grizzly mouth with a cloth mask, a fan, or a handkerchief.
Interactions: Kuchisake onna sneaks up on her victims in the dark and asks them if they think she is beautiful: “Watashi, kirei?” If the victim answers yes, she pulls off her mask and reveals a red, blood-dripping, grotesque mouth. Then she asks in a grisly voice if they still think she is beautiful: “Kore demo?” If her victim answers no or screams in terror, she slashes him from ear to ear in an imitation of her own mutilation. If he lies and answers yes a second time, she walks away—only to follow her target home and slaughter him brutally that night.
Origin: The spirits of the dead who were killed in particularly violent manners—abused wives, tortured captives, defeated enemies—often do not rest well. The kuchisake onna is thought to be one such woman. However, during the Edo period, a large number of kuchisake onna attacks were blamed on shape-changed kitsune playing pranks on young men. During the 20th century, the blame began to be placed on ghosts, serial killers, and simple mass hysteria. This resulted in an explosion of kuchisake onna sightings over Japan. Over the years, clever young people claim to have outsmarted kuchisake onna by delivering quick, confusing answers, or by throwing money or hard candy at them. This buys enough time to escape from the kuchisake onna’s wrath and lose her in the darkness.
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Urban legends are like contemporary myths or folklore, tales whispered and shared in hushed tones, weaving through the fabric of modern society. They dance on the edges of truth, shrouded in mystery, horror, and sometimes even humor, transmitted through the intricate web of our various communication channels. These narratives touch upon a myriad of subjects—supernatural occurrences, fantastical creatures, and the lives of the illustrious—casting a spell on our collective imagination.
Supernatural events, with their ghosts, haunted spaces, miraculous interventions, and telekinetic wonders, transcend the boundaries of rational explanation. Rooted in cultural or religious traditions, these tales carry whispers of the paranormal, leaving an indelible mark on the psyche. Meanwhile, the realm of bizarre creatures, from majestic dragons and elusive unicorns to the enigmatic werewolves, populates the landscapes of mythology, folklore, and the realms of fantasy literature, painting the world with strokes of otherworldly hues.
Delving into the narrative structure, these stories unfold like delicate petals. The introduction sets the stage, offering a glimpse into the unknown, while the hook grabs
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