Raiko & Shuten Douji, 2020
Kiowa FWD helicopter shell assembly, acrylic gouache, jute, tape
157 x 125 x 14 cm
157 x 125 x 14 cm
Shuten-doji is a mythical oni or demon leader of Japan, who according to legend was killed by the hero Minamoto Raikou. Although decapitated, the demon's detached head still took a bite at the hero, who avoided death by wearing multiple helmets stacked on his head.