Recent version, based on the cover of Ghost's latest EP (Kiss the Go-Goat, 2019). I decided to do a brand new version of this art because that representation of me was no longer valid, I no longer have short hair, bad temper towards anything and my body exposed in a way to captivate others. Now I dress to impress no one other than myself, I no longer waste time on stupid people trying to pick an easy fight, the bad temper no longer controls me, I am now Satania Lupersanguinae, reborn (hence Year Zero, it's a new era for me and I consider that only now I reached enough clarity of mind to live in society without being bothered by their nonsense) as my own Master, my own Goddess, who seeks knowledge in words and discussions instead of filling other's minds with hatred and exaggerated emotions, religion is no longer an issue to me. I used the same colors as the cover, I tried sticking to the style and I wanted to add a reference to the famous Baphomet of Éliphas Levi. I chose Ghost because it's my favorite band of all times and they helped me overcome depression and anxiety, and I chose this cover because the songs are groovy and that's how I finally feel, groovy enough to dance to life's music without getting hurt, enjoying little pleasures without feeling any guilt. This is by far the most important time of my life and Satanism and Ghost are part of it. You can see a book in my hands but for now it's a secret I'm keeping, a folding knife (exactly like one I own), a finger pointing to the air and the sign of the horns for a reason, the book because it's guiding me through this difficult time of ignorance, the folding knife to not forget of take care of me no matter what (also a Pro Memoria by Ghost reference), a hand raised to the air usually seen by statues of philosophers representing how I'm trying to have more rational thoughts instead of simply delivering myself to excessive emotions and the sign of the horns because besides the satanic reference it is also a mudra of removal of obstacles, banishing of demons (my biggest fears that tormented my mind such as depression and anxiety) and the removal of negative thoughts. Each of those hands replaced gestures of the old drawing I made with the same intent, to show my actual self at the moment. Soon to become a print!
Sketch for the base of the modifications;
First version, made in 2017.
