{"product_id":"the-destined-one-giclee-print","title":"'The Destined One' Giclee Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy first exposure to Sun Wukong was the graphic novel 'American Born Chinese' by Gene Luen Yang. This heartfelt comic uses the story of the Monkey King as a powerful metaphor to explore what it's like to grow up Asian American. I love this comic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/2925\/files\/American_Born_Chinese.jpg?v=1728500765\" width=\"179\" height=\"269\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy second encounter with Sun Wukong was a series of prints by Yoshitoshi, one of my favorite Japanese print designers. Yoshitoshi made this print in 1889. It is just one of many Monkey King illustrations he created during his career. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/2925\/files\/Yoshitoshi_Monkey_King.jpg?v=1728501125\" width=\"350\" height=\"516\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was VERY excited when Black Myth was teased to the public in 2020. After waiting four years, the game did not disappoint! The environments took my breath away. The characters and story are subtle and intricate. And I just stared at all the cool armor sets for HOURS. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hope my humble homage to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSun Wukong, and also The Destined One, comes anywhere close to encapsulating this great story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caption says \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e齊天大聖, which means 'The Great Sage, Equal to Heaven'. Sun Wukong used this title to describe himself in the 16h century novel 'Journey to the West'. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small red stamp says \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e天命人, which means 'The Destined One' - the name given to the monkey protagonist in the video game. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE -\u003c\/strong\u003e You can choose between two paper types for your print:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Handmade Japanese Paper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Created by the Kikuchi Studio in Ehime Japan, this paper features a lovely mulberry texture and rough deckled edges. The overall effect makes our giclée prints look like real historical Japanese prints. I'm very proud of these!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Western Paper: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a high quality 80 lb cover paper, similar to hot press watercolor paper. My art prints look stunning on its smooth, matte finish. This is the paper I usually bring to conventions, so if you have purchased art from me at a live event, you probably have this paper style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery print is signed by the artist.\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 12x17 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAMING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis print looks great in a standard 16 x 20 \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eframe \u003c\/span\u003e(US, Canada) or 40 x 50 cm (everywhere else).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the frame, you can place your print over a sheet of colored paper for a lovely effect. Canson makes textured paper in many colors. It looks great at a low price. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/canson-mi-tientes-art-paper-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHere's a link.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ukiyo-e Heroes","offers":[{"title":"Japanese Paper","offer_id":67927913922859,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Western Paper","offer_id":67927913955627,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9064\/3243\/files\/WebsiteTheDestinedOne1_transparent.png?v=1793203724","url":"https:\/\/fc6c5a-2.myshopify.com\/products\/the-destined-one-giclee-print","provider":"Ukiyo-e Heroes Portfolio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}