About the Piece: For Eclipse Art Auctions' "Witchlit" Online Group Show October 2025
Rooted in Japanese folklore, the kitsune-mochi is a human mystic who shares their life with a kitsune — a powerful fox spirit.
Contrary to the kitsune-tsuki, they embody a cooperative relationship with the fox spirit typically crafted through ritual and pact though in some instances, it is passed down within familial generations. This shared power was used for both benevolent and malevolent purposes. Some kitsune-mochi acted as shamans for their communities, offering predictions, diagnosis of illness, or as a communicator for the spirit world while others used their fox's power to attract good fortune.
However, some used this power to cause illness, ruin crops, curse enemies, or manipulate others. A double-edged sword, this power was seen as a source of mystical assistance but also as a reason for fear or envy. Not witch, not priest but something more - a soul who walks the spirit's door.
(This piece is blacklight reactive.)
Materials in the Original: Alcohol Marker and Gold Leaf on Bristol Paper
17” x 20” | 43.18 x 50.8 cm
All original works come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Why Museum Glass: Museum Glass is recommended for framing because it is a clarity, reflection control glass that allows you to view the work from any angle without glare as well as helps to preserve the work for years to come by providing additional UV light protection.
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