The Shadow Weaver a Jorōgumo BJD
Born from Japanese folklore, the Jorōgumo is an ancient creature who appears as a beautiful woman to lure unsuspecting prey into her silken traps. Delving into her lore, I was fascinated to discover how half-human, half-spider beings are woven into the mythologies of cultures worldwide. Inspired by this universal legend, I sculpted alternate faces in various cultural styles, linking her to arachnid myths across the globe. Each alternate face aligns perfectly with her primary gaze while concealing her extra eyes in shadow. Now, as a true Shadow Weaver, she can slip into the legends of any culture in the world.
Full body, almost 60cm tall.
roaming outside.
Full body unpainted.
Second prototype hanging outside.
3D sculpt.
Early design/sketch sculpt.