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Artipodean 🇦🇺

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Hand-drawn, hand-painted abstract narrative art about identity and the transitional nature of our lives. One story at a time. 🇦🇺🎨🏳️‍🌈♿⚖️ ⭐ www.artipodean.net/collections ⭐ www.instagram.com/artipo8ean

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Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 7h ago

"Every projection distorts something to make the world lie flat," explained Dylan. "Some territories refuse all grids. You can't represent them accurately. You can only know them by being there." Dylan, 29/32 Transitions Collection 🌱 LINKS IN BIO #Art #NarrativeArt #Transitions #Queerart

Dylan, 29/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short hair rendered in a solid, bright royal blue. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a warm orange on the left and a bold, intense red on the right. The subject's face is built from sharp, geometric planes dominated by a deep green shadow block covering the left side and forehead, accented with rich brown and gold-tan patches around the eyes and nose. The figure wears a layered outfit consisting of a striking, bright yellow inner section framed by a collared shirt rendered in shades of blue and emerald green. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic, screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · yesterday

"The legend had symbols for everything. Then I exceeded the vocabulary," exclaimed Jude. “There was no icon for me. The map goes quiet where I exist." Jude, 28/32 Transitions Collection 🌱 LINKS IN BIO #Art #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions

Jude, 28/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with long, dark, wavy hair rendered in deep royal blue with lighter blue highlights. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a bright, solid orange-red on the left and a deep emerald green on the right. The subject's face is constructed from bold, geometric planes of rich brown, contrasted sharply by bright pink and grey-green shadow blocks across the cheeks, eyes, and mouth, with a vivid accent of red marking the lips. The figure wears a layered collared shirt split dynamically into a bright yellow section on the left and a brown and orange-red section on the right. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 3d ago

"The edge keeps retreating, year after year," observed Keith. "Water in every direction. The promised outline isn't the one I have." Keith, 27/32 Transitions Collection 🌱 LINKS IN BIO #Art #AbstractArt #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transition #Ageing

Keith, 27/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short hair rendered in deep blue tones with a greyish-brown crown highlight. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a solid bright yellow on the left and a bold, intense red on the right. The subject's face is built from bold, geometric planes of deep blue shadow and grey-green tones, contrasted sharply by bright orange-red and gold highlights along the cheek, brow, and nose bridge. The figure wears a layered collared shirt rendered in a complex mix of blue, purple, and orange-red sections. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic, hand-printed screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 5d ago

"A pen stroke, new colour on the map," remarked Bindi. "The land didn't change. Just the label, redesignated. I’ve lived through three different official classifications now." Bindi, 26/32 Transitions Collection 🌱 LINKS IN BIO #Art #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions

Bindi, 26/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short, wavy hair rendered in bright royal blue. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a warm terracotta-red on the left and a deep emerald green on the right.
The subject's face is built from bold, geometric planes of golden ochre, contrasted by dark shadow shapes and green-toned eyebrow accents. The lips are marked by a striking, saturated patch of bright red. The neck is rendered in a smooth block of soft lavender, leading down to a layered collared shirt composed of dynamic patches of blue, red, brown, and purple. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic, screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 6d ago

"The maps used to show how steep the drop was," clarified Finley. "Memory works the same way. Some losses slope gently. Others? Straight down." Finley, 25/32 Transitions Collection 🌱 LINKS IN BIO #Art #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions

Finley, 25/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short hair rendered in a muted brown tone. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a solid red on the left and a soft pastel pink on the right. The subject's face is built from sharp, geometric planes of gold-ochre, blue, and purple, accented by bright orange-red highlights across the brow and lips, and deep shadow blocks around the eyes. The figure wears a layered outfit consisting of a dark blue inner shirt and a collared jacket rendered in patches of bright orange-red, green, and purple. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic, screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · last wk.

"Beneath the current map, you can see traces of old boundaries," noted Kiara. "The land holds ghost readings. Memories layered on memories." Kiara, 24/32 Transitions Collection 🌱 LINKS IN BIO #Art #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions

Kiara, 24/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with long, dark, wavy hair rendered in a deep emerald green. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a solid royal blue on the left and a bright, intense pink on the right. The subject's face is built from bold, geometric planes of rich warm brown, contrasted by sharp shadow shapes in deep blue and teal-green around the eyes, nose, and mouth, with a vivid flash of red marking the lips. The figure wears a layered collared shirt rendered in dynamic patches of bright orange-red, purple, blue, and green. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic, hand-printed screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · last wk.

"The river used to run right here. We could travel easily between both places," recalled Elliot. "Now the blue line is drawn somewhere else entirely." Elliot, 23/32 Transitions Collection 🌱Links in bio #Art #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions

Elliot, 23/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with long, bright yellow hair framing the face. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a muted, greyish-green on the left and a bold, solid red on the right. The subject's face is built from sharp, geometric planes dominated by a deep blue shadow block over the central features, accented with striking highlights of orange-red on the right cheek and brown around the eyes and nose. The lips are marked by a vivid patch of bright red. The figure wears a layered outfit composed of abstract patches of tan-brown, blue, green, and yellow. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · last wk.

"Half the symbols have faded. Streets? I have no idea," Peyton hesitated. "They’re landmarks without labels, routes without names." Peyton, 22/32 Transitions Collection

Peyton, 22/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short hair rendered in deep blue tones with a brown highlight block across the crown. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a bright, saturated pink on the left and a rich emerald green on the right. The subject's face is built from bold, geometric planes of warm gold-tan and ochre, contrasted by stark shadow shapes in dark brown, grey, and blue around the eyes, nose, and mouth. The figure wears a layered outfit rendered in complex, abstract patches of bright blue, teal-green, brown, and a distinct bright yellow triangular lapel accent. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, giving it a graphic, hand-printed screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 2w ago

"The old labels used a projection long since abandoned," said Erika. "We navigated by it for years. The new one's more accurate, but it can't erase the original route." Erika, 21/32 Transitions Collection

Erika, 21/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with shoulder-length brown hair framing the face. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a rich purple-magenta on the left and a bold, solid red on the right. The subject's face is constructed from geometric planes of muted grey-green, highlighted by abstract patches of bright green, brown, and ochre around the eyes and cheekbones, with a vivid splash of red marking the lips. The neck is rendered in blocks of deep blue and purple. The figure wears a layered outfit consisting of a bright red inner shirt, a yellow collar section, and a blue-green jacket. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 2w ago

"The address doesn't exist anymore," said Lindsey. "The city maps changed, but my feet still turn at that corner, exactly where that street used to be." Lindsey, 20/32 Transitions Collection

Lindsey, 20/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short hair rendered in a vivid, luminous orange-red. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a bright, solid pink on the left and a soft lavender-purple on the right.
The subject's face is built from sharp, geometric planes of muted grey-green, contrasted by striking accents of deep blue, purple, and brown around the eyes, jawline, and mouth. The figure wears a colourful layered outfit consisting of a bright yellow inner section, a purple neck block, and a jacket rendered in contrasting blue and green tones. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic, screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 2w ago

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Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 2w ago

"You can't inherit these maps," Rowan reflected. "They're passed voice to voice, body to body. You learn by walking them together." Rowan, 19/32 Transitions Collection

Rowan, 19/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, cubist-style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with dark, tousled hair rendered in deep navy blue. The background is split vertically into a solid, muted gold on the left and a bold, intense red on the right. The subject's face is heavily deconstructed into abstract, geometric blocks of flat colour, featuring a bright green patch across the forehead, a deep blue cheek on the left, and a soft pink cheek on the right. The eyes and nose are indicated through sharp, angular shapes in brown, teal, and dark tones. The figure wears a layered outfit composed of bright yellow, orange-red, purple, and green sections. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its bold, graphic, screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 2w ago

"First the hospital, then that clinic on the corner, then the community centre…" Weilong paused. " Nobody maps these routes. I can walk this route blindfolded now." Weilong, 18/32 Transitions Collection

Weilong, 18/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short, dark brown hair. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a solid red on the left and a bold emerald green on the right. The subject's face is rendered primarily in a striking, deep blue shadow block, featuring distinctive geometric green glasses and accented with warm orange-red and brown planes along the forehead and features. The figure wears a layered outfit consisting of a bright yellow inner section and a collared jacket split into purple on the left and tan-brown on the right. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic, screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 2w ago

"Three points to find your position, that's how it works," Devon explained. "Past self, present self, witness. I tried to triangulate from inside." Devon, 17/32 Transitions Collection

Devon, 17/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with long, dark hair rendered in deep navy blue, accented with streaks of bright blue. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a solid red on the left and a deep emerald green on the right. The subject's face is constructed from bold, geometric planes featuring a striking bright green shadow block covering the central features, framed by orange-red and brown tones. The figure wears a vibrant blue top or dress decorated with a patchwork of multi-coloured abstract shapes in pink, yellow, teal, and red. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic, screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 2w ago

"They chose an arbitrary zero point and revised everything from there," Reese verified. "But beneath their baseline? Another and beneath that? Who knows how deep it goes." Reese, 16/32 Transitions Collection

Reese, 16/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short hair and facial hair, rendered in a bright, solid green. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a deep royal blue on the left and a bold, intense red on the right. The subject's face is built from sharp geometric planes, featuring soft lavender across the right side and bright orange-red along the left cheek, accented by brown and gold eye shadows and a red-accented mouth. The figure wears a layered outfit with a vibrant magenta-pink V-neck collar, a deep purple neck block, and a green-toned jacket with blue details. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 3w ago

"My compass kept pulling somewhere else, you know?" Cameron confessed. "Everyone said I was reading it wrong.” The city builds one network; we build another. Cameron, 15/32 Transitions Collection

Cameron, 15/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short hair rendered in a muted taupe-brown. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a deep royal blue on the left and a bold, solid red on the right.
The subject's face is constructed from abstract, geometric planes of grey-green, contrasted sharply by bright accents of purple, blue, and orange-red around the eyes and cheekbones, with a vivid flash of red marking the lips. The figure wears a layered outfit composed of earthy brown, bright blue, and green tones with pattern details. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic, hand-printed screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 3w ago

"The official map doesn't show the streets my body knows to walk," sighed Priya. "Especially grief or desire, some infrastructure is inherited.” - Priya, 14/32 Transitions Collection

Priya, 14/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with long, red hair framing the head. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a dark teal-blue on the left and a deep royal purple on the right. The subject's face is built from complex, geometric planes of brown, olive-green, and a bright yellow patch across the forehead and neck. The eyes are stylised with dark and blue accents, and the lips feature a vivid flash of red. The figure wears a dark green garment paired with a colourful, diagonally striped sash or shawl featuring bands of magenta, blue, green, and gold. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 3w ago

"Two rivers went in, one came out. Which current survived?" asked Hayden. "The confluence doesn't answer that question. It just shows what continues downstream." Hayden, 13/32 Transitions Collection

Hayden, 13/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short hair rendered in a vivid, solid orange-red. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a solid red on the left and a soft pastel pink on the right. The subject's face is built from bold, geometric planes of brown and olive, dramatically contrasted by a deep royal blue shadow block covering the left side and forehead. The eyes are highlighted with bright green patches, and the lips feature a sharp accent of red-orange. The figure wears a colourful layered outfit consisting of a blue inner shirt, a purple neck block, and a jacket composed of orange, red, and green patches. A thick, dark border encloses the entire composition.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 3w ago

"The strait forces it all through one passage," Nikolai explained. "All the pressure. You either make it to the other side or you don't. You’re changed either way." Nikolai, 12/32 Transitions Collection

Nikolai, 12/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short hair rendered in deep blue tones. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a solid dark red on the left and a bright, intense orange on the right.
The subject's face is built from bold, geometric planes of olive-brown and grey, contrasted by purple and deep blue shadow strokes around the eyes and brow, and a sharp dash of bright red across the lips. The figure wears a layered outfit consisting of a vibrant magenta-pink inner shirt and a collared jacket rendered in shades of green and royal blue. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 3w ago

"You can't stop in transit zones," Jesse muttered. "You have to keep moving. All on hold until you reach the arrival gate." Jesse, 11/32 Transitions Collection

Jesse, 11/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with long, dark teal-green hair framing the face. The background is split vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a bright, solid yellow on the left and a soft pastel pink on the right. The subject's face is built from bold, geometric planes of warm golden-tan, defined by dark brown shadow shapes around the eyes, nose, and jawline, with a striking flash of orange-red near the right eye. The lips are highlighted by a bold, saturated patch of bright red. The figure wears a colourful, patterned top composed of abstract blocks of purple, bright green, blue, and brown. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic, screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 3w ago

"Every map system tried to place me in their categories," Riley shared. "I exist in the gap between them. Here, somehow, anyway." Riley, 10/32 Transitions Collection

Riley, 10/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short, voluminous wavy hair rendered in bright royal blue. The background is a solid, flat field of intense red-orange. The subject's face is built from bold, geometric planes of muted gold-brown, contrasted by dark blue shadow shapes defining the eyes, nose, and smiling mouth, which features a touch of dark red. The figure wears a dark green collared jacket layered over a grey and white inner shirt, with splashes of blue and orange running down the lapel. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, giving the piece a graphic, hand-printed screen-print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 3w ago

"Rain here runs west. One step over, it runs east," Kai confirmed. "I crossed without noticing. Only later, did I see where everything changed." Kai, 9/32 Transitions Collection #Art #AbstractArt #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions

Kai, 9/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short, dark hair rendered in deep navy blue. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a soft, muted lavender on the left and a bold, solid red on the right. The subject's face is rendered primarily in deep blue-green tones, contrasted sharply by bright orange-red highlights across the closed eyes, nose bridge, and lips. The figure wears a layered outfit consisting of a bright blue inner shirt and a teal-green jacket with asymmetrical collar lapels in brown and gold-tan. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, giving the piece a graphic, hand-printed finish reminiscent of contemporary silkscreen artwork.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 3w ago

👨‍🎨Working on the ‘Side Effects’ collection for IDUD 1 Nov 2026. Working on the ‘Enough’ collection for IDPwD 3 Dec. Also preparing for the #Invented2027 Forum in March 2027, a world-building art project exploring the imagined Nikolopoulos International Society for Professional Art Practice. 📰🎨

Yellow post-it note: Working on the ‘Side Effects’ collection aiming to be ready for IDUD 1 November 2026. Working on the ‘Enough’ collection for IDPwD 3 December. Also preparing for the #Invented2027 Forum in March 2027 – a world-building art project exploring the imagined Nikolopoulos International Society for Professional Art Practice.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 4w ago

"I can't see where I left anymore,” Morgan faltered. "And I can't see where I'm going. My old self fell overboard somewhere back there." Morgan, 8/32 Transitions Collection #Art #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions

Morgan, 8/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short hair and facial hair, rendered in deep teal-green tones. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a solid royal blue on the left and a bright, lime green on the right. The subject's face is constructed from bold, geometric planes of rich warm brown, with stark highlights and shadows in dark brown, gold, and a bright flash of neon red along the lips and jawline. The eyes are set in subtle shadow with a golden brow highlight above one side. The figure wears a layered outfit featuring a green collar, a red inner shirt section, and a jacket rendered in patches of orange-red, teal, and grey. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire composition.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 4w ago

"Everyone who's made this crossing knows there's only one way through," Sam claimed. "You can't go around. Just through." Sam, 7/32 Transitions Collections #Art #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions #MentalHealth #ChronicHealth

Sam, 7/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short, wavy hair rendered in greyish-brown with streaks of bright blue. The background is divided vertically into a bright red on the left and a deep magenta-pink on the right. The subject's face is built from sharp geometric planes of pale lavender, featuring heavy-rimmed spectacles and accented with contrasting blocks of green, gold, and orange-red around the eyes and cheekbones. The lips are highlighted by a bold, bright red shape. The figure wears a dark green collared shirt layered over a jacket composed of patches of blue, purple, orange, and gold. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, giving it a graphic, print-like finish.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 4w ago

"They've got my old documents in one office, the new ones are down the hall," Amara sighed. "I'm just sitting here between countries, between names, waiting for someone to stamp something." Amara, 6/32 Transitions Collection #Art #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions #Transitioning #Identity

Amara, 6/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with shoulder-length dark hair rendered in deep navy blue, highlighted with bright orange-red streaks along the top waves. The background consists of a solid, flat field of warm vermilion red. The subject's face is constructed from bold, geometric planes of brown and ochre, contrasted dramatically by a bright electric-blue shadow block covering the left side of the face and eye socket. The eyes are sharp and stylised, and the lips feature a vivid flash of red. The figure wears a collared shirt rendered in a complex mix of blue, teal-green, and muted brown tones. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic print aesthetic.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 4w ago

"I can see higher ground ahead," called Casey. "Haven't started climbing yet. Just standing here on the last flat stretch, preparing for thinner air." Casey, 5/32 Transitions Collection #Art #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions

Casey, 5/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short, dark hair rendered in deep navy blue. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a solid red-orange on the left and a muted olive-beige on the right. The subject's face is built from sharp, geometric planes of grey, tan, and brown, with stark highlights and shadows in deep navy blue and bright red along the cheek and forehead. The eyes are set in deep shadow, and the lips feature a sharp accent of bright red. The figure wears a collared shirt rendered in a complex mix of blue, tan, and grey tones. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition, reinforcing its graphic, print-like quality.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 4w ago

"They assigned me coordinates at the hospital, wrote them on all the forms," confided Alex. "But we all knew the terrain was never what they said it was." Alex, 4/32 Transitions Collection #Art #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions #Transitioning #Identity #Gender

Alex, 4/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short, dark bobbed hair rendered in deep navy blue. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a solid bright red on the left and a bold emerald green on the right. The subject's face is formed from clean, pale cream planes, defined by dark navy shadows and sharp contours around the deep-set eyes, nose, and jawline. The lips are highlighted with a bold, saturated patch of bright red. The figure wears a layered outfit featuring an olive-gold collar and jacket section on the left, paired with a dark blue and red-accented section on the right. A thick, dark, hand-drawn border encloses the entire rectangular composition.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · 4w ago

"I spent decades following the grid, on straight paths in clear categories," Jamie stated. "I knew which block I belonged to. Now I'm at the edge where that system stops making sense.” Jamie, 3/32 Transitions Collection #Art #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions

Jamie, 3/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents a head and shoulders view of a figure with short, dark hair rendered in deep brown, accented with sharp streaks of bright blue along the crown and eyebrows. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting fields of solid colour: a bright yellow on the left and a warm, deep orange-red on the right. The subject's face is built from bold, geometric planes of rich brown tones, with stark highlights and shadows rendered in muted beige, olive green, and deep navy blue. The eyes are cast forward with a steady expression, and the lips are marked by a soft reddish hue. The figure wears a dark collar layered beneath a green-toned jacket, all outlined by a thick, dark hand-drawn border.

Artipodean 🇦🇺@artipodean.bsky.social · last mo.

"We'd been running parallel for years," Mason explained. "Then suddenly the lines bent toward each other. The map always said we'd meet. We just didn't believe it until we did." Mason, 2/32 Transitions Collection #NarrativeArt #StorytellingArt #Transitions #art

Mason, 2/32 Transitions Collection – This vibrant, pop-art style portrait presents head and shoulder view of a figure with long hair, rendered in deep navy blue with lavender highlights. The background is divided vertically into two contrasting blocks of colour: a muted red-brown on the left and a deep royal blue on the right. The subject's face features sharp planes of warm peach and pink, defined by stark shadows in dark brown, teal, and blue along the eyes, nose, and jawline. The eyes are cast downward in a contemplative expression, and the lips are marked by a sharp dash of dark red. The figure wears a collared shirt split stylistically down the front, with the left side in pale lavender and blue, and the right in tan-brown with a visible pocket outline.