2nd part of a series including reimagined gaming/pop culture favorites.In some darker Kirby universe, this is what my imagination figured a Waddle Dee would succumb to look like.
(2B pencil on a 139mm x 87mm postcard. Actual image size is 85mm x 48mm) A juxtapop piece showing a single comic-book style frame with a completely unconnected phrase in the speech bubble.
"Facade" depicts the duality between constructed appearance and natural image. The old woman manifests societal idealization of beauty within her headpiece, burdened by the intricacy. Aesthetically pleasing symbols around her echo the notions of her manifested identity. This facade subconsciously contributes to continuing superficial values.