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Feb 28 '11
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About my design

by francobolli   
Having lost the original drawing, I've finally reworked this old illustration of mine so it'd be possible to print.

I wasn't quite sure what to call it but looking at the design, the sum of every symbol represents a common ideology, despite the different traditions they originate from.

I've long been intrigued by Symbology, with its uses and meanings within different traditions. Consequently this was inspired by readings about a variety of symbolic references from, but not limited to Alchemy, Wicca and Paganism, Egyptian, Masonic, Norse (Asatru) and African traditions.

You may notice that the main frame work is the "Squaring the Circle" : an alchemical glyph (17th c.) of the creation of the Philosopher's Stone - the top hemisphere representing the spiritual world, the bottom representing the material world.

Looking even closer there are many more symbols that make up the image, including the Eye of Providence, pentacle flower, ouroboros (serpent eating its tail), and elemental symbols, to mention a few.

It's surprising to learn just how many traditional symbols are strewn throughout society. This is just a little tribute to the underlying traditions, philosophies and meanings that often go unnoticed.
jeffreyg
jeffreyg on Feb 28 '11
this is beautiful. 5$
ir0cko
   ir0cko on Feb 28 '11
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow $5
L-M-N-O-P
   L-M-N-O-P on Feb 28 '11
Awesome details!
igo2cairo
   igo2cairo on Feb 28 '11
wow, beautiful design and looks great on the tee!
igo2cairo
   igo2cairo on Feb 28 '11
$5
boostr29
   boostr29 on Feb 28 '11
Coool! $5
badbasilisk
   badbasilisk on Mar 01 '11
pure sex!
gambil
   gambil on Mar 01 '11
pure orgy of senses!
FRICKINAWESOME
   FRICKINAWESOME on Mar 01 '11
Wow, so much meaning and symbolism packed into such a small space! Nice work dude.
Kim Mak
   Kim Mak on Mar 01 '11
looks great!
Daviisilva
Daviisilva on Mar 01 '11
black magickss!
wytrab8
   wytrab8 on Mar 01 '11
excellent stuff $5
francobolli
   francobolli on Mar 01 '11
Thanks for the kind comments already.
Mr Vela
Mr Vela on Mar 01 '11
i love your signs! GREAT TEEE!
alexmdc
   alexmdc on Mar 01 '11
very cool!
speakerine
   speakerine on Mar 01 '11
nice!!5$$
nicebleed
   nicebleed on Mar 01 '11
awesome work!
YaaH
   YaaH on Mar 01 '11
◠‿◠✿
dandingeroz
   dandingeroz on Mar 01 '11
wow!
francobolli
   francobolli on Mar 02 '11
Cheers folks. For the few that may be interested, you can find this baby asa print here too.
EricaTheRed
   EricaTheRed on Mar 03 '11
cool!
quick-brown-fox
   quick-brown-fox on Mar 03 '11
Fandabbydozy 5
squintygirl
squintygirl on Mar 03 '11
I love all the detail in this!
nathanwpyle at gmail.com
   nathanwpyle at gmail.com on Mar 03 '11
amazing detail. so well done.
parallelish
   parallelish on Mar 03 '11
8)
Mr Vela
Mr Vela on Mar 03 '11
I told you already but I really like this!
i want wear it! :)
p.s.are you italian?
SukArtOen
SukArtOen on Mar 03 '11
great ...
Wilfur
Wilfur on Mar 03 '11
amazing illustration!
jess4002
jess4002 on Mar 03 '11
this will print on monday, may 16, 2011. 5$
francobolli
   francobolli on Mar 04 '11
Thanks all.

Mr Vela, yeah, I have a bit of North Italian heritage in the mix. :-)

jess, your prediction would be quite a miraculous feat, but thank you.
daleconcepts
daleconcepts on Mar 04 '11
RITUALISTIC man ....love your culture
great drawing
Noznoz
Noznoz on Mar 04 '11
Nice 5$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.threadless.com/critique/82953/Magic_Dream
binsent
   binsent on Mar 04 '11
very nice.. great job!
Ayala41
Ayala41 on Mar 05 '11
Wow!!! $5
EN AJUSTES
EN AJUSTES on Mar 06 '11
Awesome stuff
RoyceAquatic
RoyceAquatic on Mar 06 '11
nice!
RoyceAquatic
RoyceAquatic on Mar 06 '11
nice!
TangYauHoong
   TangYauHoong on Mar 07 '11
yes
francobolli
   francobolli on Mar 08 '11
This has to be the most disappointing result I've ever had. Oh well, different strokes for different folks...
The Paper Crane
   The Paper Crane on Mar 08 '11
A major underscore and a belated 5 (sorry I missed)
coffeecandle
coffeecandle on Mar 08 '11
Bah, what a shitty score for this :( definately deserved higher!
ir0cko
   ir0cko on Mar 10 '11
robbed :(
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