“Ōgiya Koisato Oiran”
HORIGEN × bAbycAt Collaborative Second Artwork
The “Oiran” series is inspired by the concept of fictional bijinga (portraits of beautiful women) created by an imaginary artist from a fictional pleasure district. Set in an imagined world, this series portrays oiran and courtesans who each carry their own stories, radiating strength, elegance, and distinct personalities.
「花魁（おいらん）」シリーズは、架空の遊廓に存在する架空の画家が描いた、美人画（美しい女性の肖像画）というコンセプトにインスパイアされています。想像上の世界を舞台に、このシリーズはそれぞれに物語を持つ花魁や遊女たちを描き、彼女たちの強さや優雅さ、個性的な魅力を表現しています。
Every day, she cried.
She cursed the fate she could not change and felt powerless against the life she had been given.
But after shedding countless tears, when there were no more left to cry, she finally realized the truth.
This was where she had to survive.
The only thing she could rely on was herself.
“I will become the greatest oiran in this city.”
With that vow, she carried the koi upon her back.
There was no turning back.
The only path left was to rise to the top.
「扇屋 鯉里花魁」HORIGEN × bAbycAt Collaborative second artworks
毎日泣いていた。
どうにもできない自分の運命を呪っていた。
泣いて泣いて涙も尽きた頃、悟った。
私はここで生きていくしかないんだと。
頼れるものは自分の身ひとつ。
絶対にこの街一番の花魁になってやる。
そう誓って鯉を背負った。
もう後戻りはできない。昇り詰めるしかない。
This artwork is a collaboration with the legendary tattoo artist, 初代彫元（HORIGEN）. The koi tattoo on Koisato Oiran’s back was originally hand-drawn by HORIGEN. His traditional tattoo artwork was then fused with my digital artwork, creating a unique collaboration between hand-drawn tattoo art and contemporary digital illustration.
This is the second collaborative artwork with HORIGEN, following the first piece, “Dragon and Hawk.”
Koisato Oiran, who is determined to rise through the world of the oiran, chose to have a koi tattoo carved onto her back. Her pure white skin beautifully enhances the vivid colors of the koi, allowing the tattoo to stand out even more.
※In Japan, koi tattoos symbolize growth, transformation, and vitality. They are also considered symbols of perseverance, loyalty, and good fortune. The powerful image of koi swimming against the current is deeply admired. Inspired by the Chinese legend of the koi that climbs the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon, koi are loved as a symbol of success, determination, and the pursuit of one’s goals.
初代彫元さんとのコラボ作品 第2弾。（第1弾は「龍と鷹」）
鯉里花魁の背中の鯉は彼の作品で、
もともと手描きのものを私のデジタル作品と融合させました。
花魁街道まっしぐらの鯉里花魁は鯉を彫ってもらいました。
白肌なので、色がより引き立ちます。
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