As the sun sets, the Gas Venfunna climb up into the canopy, where they wait. Under the cover of darkness, they drop down onto the shoulders of unsuspecting passers by. They then crawl up into the nostrils and lodge themselves inside the sinus cavity, where it secretes a mucus that causes its victim to lose consciousness. The crafty Gas Venfunna then lays its microscopic eggs and retreats back into the ocean, leaving its victim none the wiser. | Part of my pantheon of imaginary Dhivehi monsters and beings | Digital | (2022)
Maldives | (2009)
(Carcharhinus falciformis) | Making pixel art assets for #projectbokkuraa. This shark will appear in the open ocean section between atolls. | 192x128 pixel grid | Made in pixaki.
Adobe Audition & Adobe Photoshop.
(2016)
Original image via wikipedia.
Despite the looming threat of rising sea levels, the greatest threat to Maldivian culture has always been ourselves. Here's to hoping traditions like this survive the culture wars.
Timelapse of Maldivian liyelaa / laquerwork from Baa Atoll Thulhaadhoo. (2009)
This method uses a rope and man power to spin the wooden block. The craftsmen claimed they used this method because it provides better control and a better quality finished product.
Timelapse of Maldivian liyelaa / laquerwork from Baa Atoll Thulhaadhoo. (2009)
This method uses a an electric motor to spin the wooden block. The craftsmen preferred this method for its efficiency and speed.