I want to word this as precisely as I can so it doesn’t get misinterpreted at all, but can I ask if you have any specific connection to what’s happening in Gaza? I only ask because you’re one of the few non-politically focused blogs I follow (as in, your blog is mostly your art, and of course all art is political, but you know) that’s doing a LOT of online activism around Palestine. just wondering if you’re at all connected to the conflict on a level besides just basic human decency, if you’re comfortable sharing?
to be clear, this isn’t like a “gotcha” type question. I’m an anti-Zionist Jew and every resource you’ve shared has been amazing, I’m so thankful for what you’re doing. I’m very truly just curious. (side note, your artwork is amazing, I’m a huge fan!!)
hello anon - thank you for asking so kindly and no, I don't have a very special connection to Gaza. I'm a Chinese-Australian woman who's a second generation immigrant, and has lived in Australia her whole life. I was lucky enough to grow up comfortably, but my upbringing and education has made me pay a lot more attention to people less fortunate than me. I'm finally in a position where I think I can make a difference, however small, by using my platform to educate people and donating the money I can spare to humanitarian causes - that's all.
In saying that though - I never want to come off as someone who centers her own voice in a conflict that doesn't involve her. As a Chinese woman I have much less of a foot to stand on when it comes to educating people than someone who is Jewish or Israeli or Palestinian. I sincerely hope people just see me as a convenient avenue where they can access more educated people's perspectives.
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I'm a bit late in talking about the update!
But!
Oh this is so interesting!!
Firstly, the effect of it all was so good! I feel like the previous update had everyone SO confused and then this one drops and it just CLICKS.
So the WHRP.. the Question-Answerer. They finally decided to try and talk to Wally! And they don't even care about explaining it or hiding it! They no longer care if We know. They might even know we know!
Anyways, they knocked on his door, gave him a call and BOY did he answer! Not only did he answer, but he sorta showed off!!
Some of them he did simply, such as writing Hello! And moving Barnaby!
But then he does this
And he even says "I didn't write it, I did something else"
The "Not only can I do this, but I can do more!" He is thinking creatively!
Wally is putting in the extra effort. Really not being subtle. He is so LOUD, basically screaming "Yes, this is me! I am here! I am the one doing this! Talk to me!"
But the instruction that makes me think the most is the SALLY one
I thought it meant to just flip the image! From left to right!
But! Wally has somehow conjured up an entirely NEW image! When you think about it, someone on the team drew or restored that image of Sally. Most likely, there was not a backside at all! Why would there need to be an illustration of that! Wally somehow made it happen! Very very interesting!
And then there is this, a little bonus, a little extra
Wally and Home. Sitting nicely together in the same... House?
I think most of us already think that there is a connection between the two of them. A deep connection.
Personally, I see the concept of Home as more of a general idea. Your Home, your upbringing, your family, your life! And what are you without these things? They made you who you are! If you were to separate yourself from the idea of Home, would you even know who you are?
And then there is the Eye. And it is under the same House. Wondering if this is saying "This and This are the same" "Wally and Home are both the Eyes" which feels like the more obvious statement.
But for me I see another connection. A Third. And it's You. The collective You. We are the audience, We are the Watchers and We have a connection to Wally through his eyes.
That connection is different and separated from the one between Wally and Home, but it is there! Under the same roof!
Wally, Home and You
Ooh I honestly am so excited to see the WHRP's response to all of this! They have been answered! And so very obviously too!
Anyways! As usual, I pop in with my little thoughts! Clown and his team are always full of delightful surprises! I hope they get some well deserved rest and good treats!
And all of you guys too!
Have fun out there!
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taking a break between tasks, time to post old kvthm doodles
open for better quality | no reposts | ID under the cut
[Image description: A page of uncolored digital sketches of Kaveh and Alhaitham.
The topmost sketch is a redraw of a scene from the Archon Quest in which Kaveh frowns while looking up to meet Alhaitham's gaze.
The bottom left drawing depicts Kaveh and Alhaitham in an embrace. Alhaitham is nestled into Kaveh's chest and looking forwards with a neutral expression. One of his arms reaches around Kaveh's waist. Kaveh smiles as he looks forwards. One hand loosely caresses the back of Alhaitham's neck while the other lightly touches his jawline.
The bottom right drawings depict a chibi Alhaitham and smiling chibi Kaveh. An arrow with the phrase "do not separate them!!" points at them.]
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