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Carabao Nipa Hut
“Carabao Nipa Hut” addresses Albularyos importance in the Philippines because of their deeply rooted beliefs in folklore and folk medicine. The Carabao-shaped nipa hut shop displays potions and remedies made from traditional herbs and roots for... More
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Enduring Love
“Enduring Love” is inspired by the Eskimo proverb: “Perhaps they are not stars in the sky but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.” This ambiguous approach shows stars shooting through the patches of a... More
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Hallucinogenic Vicuña
“Hallucinogenic Vicuña” features a San Pedro cactus sliced open, exposing 14 lagoons naturally arranged in a shape resembling the head of a Vicuña, an animal worshipped by the Inca people of ancient Peru. The lagoons are surrounded by Peruvian... More
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Kangaroo Healers
“Kangaroo Healers'' glide on healing stones travelling throughout Oenpelli, Australia to heal the aboriginal community town, as witch doctors. Their presence manipulates the winds to blow golden wattle flowers throughout the community, lighting up... More
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Let’s Protect Each Other
“Let’s Protect Each Other” aims to encourage viewers to have a conversation about feminism, as witch hunts still exist in the 21st century among cultures most fearful of change. This tarot card design for the Strength card features a female Lion (a... More
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Springbok Herbalist
“Springbok Herbalist” explores herbalism in South Africa. A Springbok familiar practices as an Inyanga and channels a ball of light made up of a combination of South African herbs between her antelope horns to cook over the cauldron. She wears... More
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Up in the Mountains of Sichuan
“Up in the Mountains of Sichuan” features a glimpse of Giant Panda familiars as Wu shamans that gently perform cupping therapy on humans in the mountain ranges of Sichuan, China. Plum blossoms blow in the wind bringing calming and uplifting energy... More
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Your Future is in Your Hands
“Your Future is in Your Hands” shows the Hispaniolan Trogons tattooed on the healer’s hands assisting in telling fortunes using an orbuculum. Hibiscus flowers grow and flourish in the presence of the healer performing magic in Haiti.
Work by
Aimee Xiao
Illustration
“Hi! I'm an Illustrator and creative, that is always excited about collaborating with and learning from others. I love creating impactful visuals just as much as I love making meaningful connections,...” [More]