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Description

** It has been long 8 years since I last drew... This was quite a project for a comeback, but I am pretty happy that I had an opportunity to participate in this contest.

Inspiration behind

I have always been fascinated by a deep connection the indigenous people shared with nature and spirits. Influenced by the cultures of the Sakha people, the Far East Russia, and Mongols, I was looking to embody both the motif of shamanism and bright-colored clothing with elements of fur and animal skin, specifically common to the colder regions. A blue color theme is tied to Mongolian symbolism of a blue silk fabric, hadag, the most sacred color representing loyalty, well-wishing, and the ‘eternal blue sky’. It can be found hanging in many sacred (and not) places across Mongolia. A contrasting red color is also commonly seen in both cultures symbolizing joy.

Equipment

The idea of equipment was taken from Sakha’s which can also be found in many regions of Asia: dei-biir. Dei-biir is believed to have magical abilities, and used in lesser and bigger events and ceremonies by shamans to protect people from or aid in banishing evil spirits.

Logo

The logo represents a spirit essence surrounded by two dei-biirs on each side.

Talisman

The talisman represents a part of the antler once belonging to an Ancient Elk. It is imbued with an essence of a Great Giant Tree, Aal Luuk Mak. According to Sakha legends, the Tree symbolizes a connection between three worlds: the underworld filled with evil spirits and demons, the middle world of people, and the upper world inhabited by gods.

Character

Being experienced with Spiritism and Shamanism, Na’ami hosts spectacular visual shows for the crowd. Through her talisman, she draws the energy and knowledge of other worlds and lands from the Aal Luuk Mak. With her dual dei-biir, she pierces through the seal between the worlds to summon the spirits of the middle and the upper world to aid in her engaging performance and storytelling. Her purpose is to ensure that the stories of the ancients are never forgotten by the people of the middle world.

Description

** It has been long 8 years since I last drew... This was quite a project for a comeback, but I am pretty happy that I had an opportunity to participate in this contest.

Inspiration behind

I have always been fascinated by a deep connection the indigenous people shared with nature and spirits. Influenced by the cultures of the Sakha people, the Far East Russia, and Mongols, I was looking to embody both the motif of shamanism and bright-colored clothing with elements of fur and animal skin, specifically common to the colder regions. A blue color theme is tied to Mongolian symbolism of a blue silk fabric, hadag, the most sacred color representing loyalty, well-wishing, and the ‘eternal blue sky’. It can be found hanging in many sacred (and not) places across Mongolia. A contrasting red color is also commonly seen in both cultures symbolizing joy.

Equipment

The idea of equipment was taken from Sakha’s which can also be found in many regions of Asia: dei-biir. Dei-biir is believed to have magical abilities, and used in lesser and bigger events and ceremonies by shamans to protect people from or aid in banishing evil spirits.

Logo

The logo represents a spirit essence surrounded by two dei-biirs on each side.

Talisman

The talisman represents a part of the antler once belonging to an Ancient Elk. It is imbued with an essence of a Great Giant Tree, Aal Luuk Mak. According to Sakha legends, the Tree symbolizes a connection between three worlds: the underworld filled with evil spirits and demons, the middle world of people, and the upper world inhabited by gods.

Character

Being experienced with Spiritism and Shamanism, Na’ami hosts spectacular visual shows for the crowd. Through her talisman, she draws the energy and knowledge of other worlds and lands from the Aal Luuk Mak. With her dual dei-biir, she pierces through the seal between the worlds to summon the spirits of the middle and the upper world to aid in her engaging performance and storytelling. Her purpose is to ensure that the stories of the ancients are never forgotten by the people of the middle world.