Kelly Wan

Bride Guards

Illustration
2021
Digital
The origin of bridesmaids comes from Ancient Rome, where female attendees were used as guards for the bride. They would dress in attire similar to the bride to confuse evil spirits and ward them off.

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Bride Guards
Bride Guards

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Kelly Wan

Illustration

“Modern Superstition challenges the idea of modernity by illustrating superstitious beliefs that have been ingrained in modern societies, showing that supernatural elements can coexist in a modern...” [More]