Artwork Collection

01 For Jurying Consideration

The "God If...?" series of illustrations imagines how gods and monsters from traditional Chinese culture would live and make a living in modern society, using their magical powers and wisdom. The series explores how these revered beings might navigate the challenges of modern life and work to support themselves, drawing inspiration from the traditional stories in which they feature.

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01 - Goddess of Forgetfulness
01 - Goddess of Forgetfulness

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01 - Goddess of Forgetfulness

MengPo was originally the god responsible for making a special soup in the underworld, which was drunk to make the souls forget their memories of previous lives before reincarnation. In modern times, MengPo might run a milk tea shop to help people... More

02 - God of Fire
02 - God of Fire

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02 - God of Fire

ZhuRong was originally the god of fire in ancient mythology, who was in charge of the birth and death of fire and to whom people prayed for fire. In modern times, he might open a barbecue stall and apply his expertise to the grilling skills to make... More

03 - The Judge of the Dead
03 - The Judge of the Dead

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03 - The Judge of the Dead

YanWang is the god of the underworld in traditional Chinese culture, who will decide whether to go to heaven or hell based on what each person has done before in life. If he were in modern times, he might serve as a judge of the court, trying... More

04 - Goddess of Mercy
04 - Goddess of Mercy

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04 - Goddess of Mercy

In traditional Chinese culture, GuanYin is regarded as the goddess of mercy, who takes it as her duty to help all living beings and save the suffering. If she were in the modern times, she might use the power of her YuJing bottle——water drops that... More

05 - God of Exorcism
05 - God of Exorcism

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05 - God of Exorcism

Zhong Kui, once the legendary God of Exorcism, played an important role in exorcising ghosts and evil spirits. Many would worship him in their homes, hoping he would protect them. Now, he incarnates as a special police officer, continuing to punish... More

06 - God of Literature and Learning
06 - God of Literature and Learning

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06 - God of Literature and Learning

Wen Quxing, the god of learning in Chinese mythology, is often regarded as the protector of culture, art and learning. Therefore, he wants to engage in a job in modern times, and may choose to be a teacher to cultivate more excellent talents.

07 - Chaser of the Sun
07 - Chaser of the Sun

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07 - Chaser of the Sun

In the story of Kua Fu's chase the Sun, he was a hunter with extraordinary running ability. In order to protect his people from the heat of the sun, he decided to catch the sun. However, he died while chasing the sun. In modern times, he might have... More

08 - Gods of Thunder and Lightning
08 - Gods of Thunder and Lightning

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08 - Gods of Thunder and Lightning

They are the gods of thunder and lightning in Chinese mythology. In modern times, the three of them have formed an electric rock band that uses the power of thunder and lightning to create intense musical impacts. Their performances provide... More

09 - Hair-Eater
09 - Hair-Eater

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09 - Hair-Eater

Hair-Eater is a monster in Chinese legend that likes to eat human hair. If a person's hair is not clean enough, it will be sucked up by them and cause the hair to thin or even fall out. If Hair-Eaters existed in modern times, they would probably... More

10 - Mighty Ghost King
10 - Mighty Ghost King

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10 - Mighty Ghost King

The Mighty Ghost King has great strength and an extremely vicious appearance. However, in fact, he is good and just at heart, often helping ordinary people solve problems. Now, he has joined the rescue team, using his four arms and great strength... More

Work by

Felix Gu

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“'God If...? 'is a series of illustrations that tell the story of when gods and monsters live in modern times, how will they struggle to make money for life like human beings?...” [More]