Anupa Joshy
OBJECTIVE
A self-initiated and independent project to develop skills in Illustration and sincerely participate in the annual art event on Instagram - 36 Days of Type. Propose a strong theme of interest and a set of rules to abide by to increase the challenge during the project duration. An illustration must be created every day by visualizing each letter in multiple ways before creating the final piece.
DESCRIPTION
“36 Days of Type” is an annual art event conducted via Instagram that encourages artists to creatively design each letter of the Latin alphabet per day for 36 days.
As an avid fan of Greek Mythology and Museums, the combined theme became the core of this project in the form of an imaginary “The Great Greek Mythology” Museum. This limited period pop-up museum is supposedly curated in association with the Mythological beings to display their articles following a specific colour palette. Each item is then imagined in a real-life setting and how it could be creatively displayed with the help of various visual devices like - cabinets, display podiums, installations, games, holographic projections, miniature models, skull mounts, maps or souvenirs. Each post on Instagram reads from the perspective of the museum, inviting people to explore each article and the dangers they pose.
DELIVERABLES
36 illustrations (PLUS Intro and Outro)
COLOUR PALETTE
#260259
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P for Peacock's
feather
When Hera found out Zeus was cheating on her she locked his lover away and made Argus, the hundred eyed monster to guard her. Zeus asked Hermes for help so he killed him to help her escape. To honour the servant, Hera transferred all his eyes to the tail of the peacock, her patron animal.
T for Trident of Poseidon
Trident of Poseidon is a three pronged spear, the main weapon of the God of the Oceans. It was forged by the same Cyclopes who crafted the Helm of Hades and Zeus’ Lightening Bolt. The Trident has power over the Seas. Poseidon can wield his power through the weapon to create tsunamis and earthquakes.
V for Vases with mythical substance
Pottery was a widely practised craft in Ancient Greece. Here we have are five preserved vases and each of them contain a mythical substance.
1) Ambrosia: Food of the Gods.
2) Ichor: Golden ethereal blood-like fluid that runs through the Gods.
3) Moly: A magical herb
4) Water of Lethe: Lethe is the river of forgetfulness and oblivion in the Underworld. If consumed, it will erase your memories.
5) Lotus fruits: These magical fruits when consumed will you lose your desire to go home.
4 for Bag of Four Winds
he four winds belong to the God and King of Winds, Aeolia. When the hero Odysseus visited the Kings island, he was given a pouch containing the four winds to help him reach home safely. But because of Odysseus’ undying curiosity, he opened the bag all the way and was blown back to the King’s island. Aiolos refuse to help him again.
5 for Five Rivers of the Underworld
These five rivers of the Underworld have their own individual properties.
Styx: The most popular one is the river of punishment and unbreakable oaths.
Acheron : River of Pain
Phlegethon : River of Fire that leads into Tartarus
Lethe : River of Forgetfulness
Cocytus : River of Sorrow
9 for the Nine Muses
The Muses are Nine Sister Goddesses of Different forms of Art. They are considered the source of wisdom and creativity. They are as follows (in order of the artworks)
1) CLIO : Muse of History
2) POLYHYMNIA : Muse of Hymns
3) URANIA : Muse of Astronomy
4) EUTERPE : Muse of Music
5) THALIA : Muse of Comedy
6) CALLIOPE : Muse of Epic Poetry
7) TERPSICHORE : Muse of Dance
8) ERATO : Muse of Love Poetry
9) MELPOMENE : Muse of Tragedy
OPTIONS FOR ALPHABETS
A
Argo / Aegis / Ambrosia / Achilles’ shield / Argus
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B
Bag of Winds / Boat of Charon / Bow of Artemis / Bident
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C
Caduceus / Cornucopia / Cerebus / Chains of Prometheus
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D
Drachma / Dragon’s teeth / Delphi’s Oracle / Dyrads
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E
Elysium / Eros’ or Eurytus’ bow / Eye of Grey sisters
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F
Fates / Flute of Pan / Feather of Peacock
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G
Gorgon’s blood / Greek fire / Golden apples / Golden fleece
/ Gaea / Galatia
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H
Helm of Hades / Hammer of Hephaestus / Hydra’s blood
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I
Ichor / Ichthyocentaurs / Iliad / Icarus and the Sun
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J
Jason’s sword / Jar or Pandora / Sword of Justice
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K
Kalypso’s island / Kronos’ scythe / Kampe’s scimitar
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L
Lantern of Diogenes / Lotus / Labrys of Hephaestus
/ Labyrinth
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M
Medusa’s head / Myrhh’s egg / Minotaur / Muses / Midas
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N
Necklace of Harmonia / Namean’s lion pelt / Nectar
O
Omphalos / Orpheus’ lyre / Oracle / Olympus
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P
Peacock’s feather / Pandora’s box / Poseidon’s trident / Palladium / Pan’s flute / Petasos
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Q
Quill of Homer / Quiver of Apollo
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R
Ring of Gyges / Rota Fortuna / Rod of Asclepius
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S
Stymphalian birds / Styx / Ship of Theseus / Scale of Justice
/ Siren / Satyr
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T
Trojan’s horse / Trident of Poseidon / Thyrsus / Talaria
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U
Underworld
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V
Vervian / Vials or Vases of mythical substances
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W
Winged helmet / Winged sandals
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X
Xanthus & Balius
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Y
Youth fountain
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Z
Zeus’ lightning bolt