The artwork depicts one scene from Serat Dewaruci, a narrative poem by Yasadipura I, the royal poet of Kasunanan Surakarta based on an even older text, Nawaruci, by a hindu priest Mpu Çiwamurti.
Wrekodara, also known by the name Bhima and Sena is a figure from the Hindu Epic Mahabharata. The 2nd eldest of the five Pandawa born ritualistically through the blessing of Lord Vayu, short-tempered yet kind and compassionate he's the strongest one among his siblings.
In the Pre-islamic Java, Wrekodara was adored by the common folk especially in the agriculture community as he was venerated as the symbol of masculinity and fertility, proven by many archaeological findings of ancient statues depicting Wrekodara. Traditions and myths surrounding Wrekodara persists to this day through the tradition of Wayang Kulit (Javanese shadow puppetry) telling stories about him during harvest festivals in several remote villages as well as the myth about the origin of a sacred spring near Dieng Highlands called Tuk Bima Lukar.
Check out some of the many artists involved in the making of the BOGOSS BOOK:
Bogoss is French slang for "cutie" or "hottie". So anytime a hot guy is spotted in France, one can hear "wow, look at that Bogoss" in French. Thankfully, beautiful guys are everywhere on the planet, and this is what our book on male illustrations wants to show: they are in the park, on the subway, at the beach or the gym; they could even be people we know, friends we cook with, work with or simply chill out with.
Check out some of the many artists involved in the making of the BOGOSS BOOK:
_anwararif_ + 4nt_0n3 + Absolumterror + Abzhakim + Adadigitalart + Ake + Albron + Alessio Slonimsky + Alo_alo_y_alo + Anachorete_boi + CLX + Fabian Ngu+Artedgar + Michael J. Breyette + Rocket + Axeishguy + Bastiaan Mol + Blake Guildaphish + Bottyto90 + Brenden Sanborn + Byron Power + Christian Cimoroni + Olivier Coipel + Davi Go + Daisukekun + Damian Eagley + Dante Amoretto + Marco Darko + David Farquhar + David Dehem + Duke of Men + Thore Noir + Ego Rodriguez + Eszieboo + Fabrissou + Luis Felipe Camargo + Gayzingly + Giopota+ Grarn0 + Guido Fiato + Henriqueilustra + Isa + Ivan Bubentcov + Ivan Natas + Jack Of Hearts + Jacopo Camagni + Jerel Cardona + Jinhallz + Joaquim Sicart + Jo Ji + Kris Chaser + Leoleus + Lucky Sanford + Gumball + Makotobear + Mark Douglas + Martin Bedolla + Martin Drawz + Matteattack + Mavekkart + Maxime Garbarini + Michael Guiang + Monsieur Melus + Àruni Míkkelsson + Goodwin Nerko & Helg Lugano + Nickie Charles + Noxsatvrn+ Osetes En Su Habitat + Paul Richmond + Profanust9 + Queerrilla + RB Dude + Renyl + Rumlockerart + Ryan J. Stephens + Scott Bratek + Silverjow + Solizart + Sparks816125 + Spencer Gunn + David Jester + Teddytedfrac + Toastwire + Javier Ramos + Wonkamon + Xiongbara + Yohann Antoine + You_recon_mate + Zack Brunner+ Zestybob...
Really excited to finally announce this! A couple months ago I reached out to some of my favorite ig artists and asked for contributions to my zine project, JOCK: a celebration of athletes and their athletic supporters ^_^ each artist contributed two brand new pieces for the zine and I'm incredibly excited to get these printed! Physical copies will first be available at the Provincetown Bear Market run by @burlyshirts and the other artists will have them available at their upcoming fairs and trade shows ^_^ . I'm still so blown away that the artists were willing to contribute their time and their work to this, I really appreciate all the effort they put in and I want to do more projects like this in the future! . Featured artists: @arzeno @chubbytanuki @femtendo64 @jugodepapaya @makotobear @noxsatvrn . #bearweek #gaybear #picsbybears #gayartist #zine http://bit.ly/2K1Znoj
I'm Noxsatvrn, a self-taught artist who works mostly with traditional technique and medium exploring the wonders of male-to-male eroticism and queerness. My pronouns are He/Him/They/Them and I identify as a gay man. Nice to meet you! 💖