This illustration from "The Aphorisms of Kherishdar" depicts a character exempted from all societal rules—a position the narrator views as inherently melancholic rather than privileged. The muted color palette and the figure's pensive sideways gaze convey the complex emotions associated with existing outside the carefully structured social framework that defines life for other Ai-Naidar. The Exception embodies the paradox of freedom becoming its own form of isolation.
This print would appeal to Lucid Sojourners and Cosmic Observers who appreciate thoughtful explorations of social structures and the price of standing apart. Reproduced with fine art techniques that preserve the original gouache painting's subtle color transitions and delicate brushwork, this artwork invites contemplation about belonging, freedom, and the nature of social contracts. It creates a focal point for spaces dedicated to philosophical reflection or literary appreciation of complex alien cultures.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
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