Raiko & Shuten Douji, 2020
Kiowa FWD helicopter shell assembly, acrylic gouache, jute, tape
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.

installation view; Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro Raiko & Shuten Douji, 2020; Kiowa FWD helicopter shell assembly, acrylic gouache, jute, tape; 157 x 125 x 14 cm; enquire
installation view
Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro Raiko & Shuten Douji (detail), 2020; Kiowa FWD helicopter shell assembly, acrylic gouache, jute, tape; 157 x 125 x 14 cm; enquire
(detail)
Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro Raiko & Shuten Douji (detail), 2020; Kiowa FWD helicopter shell assembly, acrylic gouache, jute, tape; 157 x 125 x 14 cm; enquire
(detail)
Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro Raiko & Shuten Douji (detail), 2020; Kiowa FWD helicopter shell assembly, acrylic gouache, jute, tape; 157 x 125 x 14 cm; enquire
(detail)
Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro Raiko & Shuten Douji (detail), 2020; Kiowa FWD helicopter shell assembly, acrylic gouache, jute, tape; 157 x 125 x 14 cm; enquire
(detail)