A Japanese Ō-yoroi created using the Arne 16 color palette and an edited Commodore 64 PETSCII character set.

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1856 x 2464

When times were good in a reality separate from our own

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"E M P R E S S" features a mix of intricate ASCII design that weaves an array of characters into the iconic form of a Hina doll. The rich analogue halftone texture breathes life into the composition, embodying the essence of the festival's spirit, where every symbol tells a story, every line curves with purpose, and pays homage to the delicate Japanese craftsmanship of the dolls.

In "Sekizui no Samurai," the stillness of bone meets the storied steel of samurai legacy, capturing the enduring soul of Bushido. Clad in time-worn yoroi, this spectral warrior stands as an undying sentinel of the samurai code. In the artful decay of the oil-painted canvas, the warrior endures, a poignant testament to the eternal spirit of Bushido that neither time nor death can diminish.