Aka Shisai
3D Modeling|Spring 2023
"Beneath a setting sun, hues of red and white intertwine,
A ceremony of oddity, religion, and enigma align.
A veiled priestess, in mystic devotion immersed,
Channels otherworldly forces, their presence unrehearsed."
Overview
Aka Shisai/赤司祭 is inspired by the film HIMIKO, which explores unique women's aesthetics and a twisted and mysterious atmosphere. Drawing inspiration from ritual scenes and cultural references in the film, the significant contrast between red and white is emphasized. This work aims to depict priestesses and servants with a sense of grotesque religion.
The way the film depicts women’s aesthetics is unique. Around the scenes are some twisted human figures with their entire body covered in white paint and dressed in white robes. How color is used in HIMIKO is also quite interesting. The indoor stage setting is painted mostly in white, contrasted with red objects like Himiko’s robe or necklace which foreshadow blood and death.
Sketches
Since there’s always a person that serves as a leader in the events, like a priestess, the priestess was first drawn, and then the servants: Red and white, wearing ritual style rube and mask.
