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Title:
Battle of Coney Island (Holly War of New Millennium)
Medium: Oil and acrylic on canvas
Size: 48" x 72"
Production Date: Oct 22, 2001 - June 26, 2002
Comments:
This depicts a mythological battle that took place in Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York between humans and Mermen 5000 years ago. This painting was also inspired by the Japanese Civil War and the war between the United States and the fanatic Islamo Terrorists (2001 - today). After the Japanese Civil War (1181-1185 AD) between Minamoto Family and Taira Family, this creature was reverently named "Kabutogani" (Samurai Warrior's Helmet Crab). Based on the doctrine of Buddhism, this creature is considered to be the reincarnation of the honorary dead Samurai warriors at the battle. For this reason, this is truly a rare creature that enshrines the human soul for the Japanese people.
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