hannya mask

The Demon Geisha (or Hannya Geisha) was one of my first designs. I am a huge fan of eastern culture and folklore and wanted to try and represent that within this design. The words under the torii read “Demon Geisha”.

Oni (鬼) are creatures from Japanese folklore, variously translated as demons, devils, ogres or trolls. They are popular characters in Japanese art, literature and theater.

The Hannya (般若) mask is a mask used in Japanese Noh theater, and portrays the souls of women who have become demons due to obsession or jealousy.