exhibit 002:
watch it
or i’ll take your soul
PART I
A study in structure.
Where discipline meets intensity, meister translates intelligence into form. Inspired by Maka Albarn, the work draws from academia, precision, and the quiet authority of someone who knows exactly what they are doing. Structured silhouettes, sharp contrasts, and deliberate detailing create a composition that feels academic without becoming restrained.
Black and deep red establish the foundation, interrupted by flashes of white, silver, pastel yellow, dark green, and pale blue. The soul scythe, striped green tie, red and black plaid, buckles, and nail buttons reference the visual language of the meister, while notebook paper and the sun introduce a more personal, almost intimate quality. Soul’s soul wrapping around her yellow soul becomes a central motif, bringing the character’s connection and partnership into the composition.
Mixed finishes, sculptural elements, ombré, typography, and blooming gel give each detail its own dimension. The result is precise without feeling sterile, academic without feeling traditional, and structured without sacrificing personality.
Intelligent by design. Unforgiving in execution.
COLORS
black
deep red
white
silver
pastel yellow
dark green
ghastly/pale blue
MOTIFS
soul scythe
nail buttons
striped green tie
red & black plaid
buckles
soul’s soul wrapping around her yellow soul
the sun
notebook paper
academia
TECHNIQUES
mixed finishes
3D sculpture
ombre
typography
blooming gel
INCLUDES:
The complete set of nails in a clear storage case, 1 sheet of adhesive tabs, 1 wooden cuticle pusher, 1 nail file, and 1 alcohol wipe.
A study in rhythm.
Where meister finds strength in structure, weapon moves with instinct. Inspired by Soul Evans, the work translates effortless confidence into a composition of sharp contrasts, graphic movement, and musical influence. Black, white, deep red, and strong yellow establish a bold foundation, while softer blues and silver interrupt the composition with moments of coolness.
The soul scythe returns as a point of connection between the two works, appearing in the same design as Maka’s nail. Headband-inspired patches reappear with a shift in language, replacing Soul’s name with cool. Black and yellow stripes, zigzags, and suit-inspired pinstripes build a distinctly graphic vocabulary, while the moon and the two souls reference the relationship at the center of the work.
Jazz becomes the underlying rhythm. Piano keys, music staffs, and layered graphic elements turn the composition into something that feels almost audible—improvisational, expressive, and impossible to hold completely still.
Mixed finishes, typography, and dimensional detailing allow the graphic elements to move between polished and tactile, keeping the work clean without making it rigid.
Cool without trying.
Loud without asking.
COLORS
black
white
deep red
strong yellow
silver
pastel yellow
soft deep blue
ghastly/pale blue
MOTIFS
soul scythe
headband-inspired stickers/patches
“cool” typography
black and yellow stripes
black and yellow zigzag
black suit with thin white stripes
soul’s soul
maka’s soul
the moon
piano keys
music staff
TECHNIQUES
mixed finishes
typography
graphic detailing