ART FOR JAPAN

 

 

THIS IS THE WATERMARKED VERSION, all versions for sale do not include text
This iconic figure is based on Senju Kannon, the God of Compassion Who Hears The Cries of the World and multiplies his arms and hands to give support. Each hand in this image supports a symbol of the 47 prefectures of Japan, the figure also cradels a Japanese phoenix. This image also uses Shinto icongraphy, the solar disc as well as the jewel he wears.

Tees, shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads, etc at Printfection
http://www.printfection.com/karadin/Compassion-Aid-to-Japan/_s_419188
Prints, cards, puzzle at Deviant Art
http://karadin.deviantart.com/#/d3bvqmm

both sites ship International!

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Remember Miki Endo

This young woman stayed at her post to warn villagers of the impending tsunami, and lost her own life.
http://www.good.is/post/heroes-hear-the-voice-of-the-young-heroic-woman-who-saved-thousands-of-lives

thanks browngirl for link.

Higher Love

You know, I've heard a lot this week about people who don't care about whatever issue, be it devastation in Japan, or Libya, or New Zealand, some of it is fatigue, some of it is plain apathy, 'I've got mine, I'm not affected, so it's not my problem'

All I can think of, sooner or later, something is going to happen to you, something someone else might think is minor, or not important, but it just guts you, and we all need someone to lean on yes? Maybe that's why I care, even if as one person, I can't do much. I want to share this song with you, listen to the lyrics.

Thanks Steve Winwood, and musicians, writers, artists everywhere, never let anyone say you don't provide something vital to living, articulation of hopes and dreams and just the power of positive feeling, for a change.