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From the Ashes

by silverqe

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From the Ashes
silverqe
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Created by silverqe on Mar 16, 2011

The legendary Phoenix has long been a universal symbol of rebirth, immortality, and renewal. (In Japan, it is called hou-ou or fushichou, literally "Immortal Bird.") In this collaborative design with Melanie Herring, she and I hoped to create something that is not only deeply symbolic of Japan's strength and rebirth, but also a design that is timelessly wearable.

From the Ashes

From the Ashes
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54 comments

Alex Solis  (alexmdc)
Staff

alexmdc on March 16, 2011, 10:59 a.m.

Amazing work :) 5$

Ada Shih  (adaneko)

adaneko on March 16, 2011, 11:03 a.m.

$5!! Love the concept behind this design! The phoenix is such a great symbol for this!

  (sojugaming)

sojugaming on March 16, 2011, 11:27 a.m.

When I saw this artwork, I started to cry a little bit... the ?? means a lot to our family. My family's hometown is now in ruins and we must learn to stay strong in a time like this. We will rise up again one day like the ??!

  (sojugaming)

sojugaming on March 16, 2011, 11:28 a.m.

Sorry, the Phoenix in kanji does not show up properly, instead it shows "??"

Nestor Gomez  (soloyo)

soloyo on March 16, 2011, 11:37 a.m.

WOW
This one is one of the best I have seen for this contest!

Emily  (Kira31792)

Kira31792 on March 16, 2011, 12:10 p.m.

It's beautiful and very inspiring. <3 Definitely the best I've seen for the contest. It fits so well. Wonderful job guys. :) 10-15$, maybe more.

Laura  (fieryfoxx)

fieryfoxx on March 16, 2011, 12:28 p.m.

Lovely design :)

  (Marianne93)

Marianne93 on March 16, 2011, 12:49 p.m.

Amazing work! Love the Phoenix symbol! 10$ :)

  (TsuKatsujin)

TsuKatsujin on March 16, 2011, 1 p.m.

DA follower but I love this design more for it's meaning and the reason behind it. Great work ladies! $10-$15

Lucas Knisely  (Resistance)

Resistance on March 16, 2011, 1:14 p.m.

winner 5$

Lam  (lamhtu)

lamhtu on March 16, 2011, 1:38 p.m.

This is the best one no doubt.
It should win.

  (hoshiana)

hoshiana on March 16, 2011, 1:51 p.m.

Nice nice nice nice love it!!! :)

  (negai boshi)

negai boshi on March 16, 2011, 2:35 p.m.

Absolutely lovely. I love the design, the composition, and the beautiful symbolism. This should win!!

  (direwing)

direwing on March 16, 2011, 3:01 p.m.

best in show!

Erika  (mrsfang)

mrsfang on March 16, 2011, 5:19 p.m.

$5 So nice and a great cause! :D

  (Serafel)

Serafel on March 16, 2011, 5:45 p.m.

This is really beautiful...and I love the symbolism behind the design, the phoenix is very appropriate.
:]

dan elijah fajardo  (dandingeroz)

dandingeroz on March 16, 2011, 6:12 p.m.

wow amazing work! $5

  (s1lverb0a)

s1lverb0a on March 16, 2011, 6:23 p.m.

i love this design! 5/5!!!!

Rick Bowen  (rickyruffle)

rickyruffle on March 16, 2011, 11:04 p.m.

it's like the end of the first episode of Pokemon... ho-oh appearing, giving hope.

  (GGEgniliob)

GGEgniliob on March 17, 2011, 1:38 a.m.

wow...love the design...will buy if selected

Elly  (ellygeh)

ellygeh on March 17, 2011, 9:05 a.m.

I was thinking of making a design for this contest and I had the same idea of the phoenix, but then I saw this design, and somehow i felt like I was heard! This design truly is beautiful and there is no better way for it to be expressed than this way! Kudos and thanks for making such beautiful art for this cause! I can't wait for it to be printed so i can buy this shirt already!

Charles Ivy  (charles.ivy)

charles.ivy on March 17, 2011, 9:17 a.m.

awesome design! :P

Chow Hon Lam  (flying mouse)

flying mouse on March 17, 2011, 9:43 a.m.

Fantastic, love the choice of color.

defne Erginer  (chemicalstar)

chemicalstar on March 17, 2011, 9:47 a.m.

Should be set 10$ lowest but people can give as much as they want on top of that since this is for charity. This design roxxx :3 Such clever manipulation of symbols and images!

  (Elvhenan)

Elvhenan on March 17, 2011, 1:15 p.m.

Beautiful. Symbolic. Powerful. Since the net proceeds from sales go to the Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Red Cross fund, it would be well worth $15-$20. I'd want my donation to be worthwhile for this disaster.

Kris Hartanto  (zen studio)

zen studio on March 18, 2011, 5 a.m.

this will print!

  (samueland)

samueland on March 18, 2011, 5:41 a.m.

really good artwork itself, maybe a bit too heavy for a tee!

  (MellonSnow)

MellonSnow on March 18, 2011, 5:54 a.m.

Absolutely stunning! I would sooooo wear this <3 The whole admosfere with the red and the gold gives a feeling of hope and the power to go on! Love it!

  (spark-star)

spark-star on March 18, 2011, 6:26 a.m.

wowie! omfg, I love this tee!!!!!!!!!! should win the contest, no doubt

  (draconissa)

draconissa on March 18, 2011, 11:25 a.m.

I don't normally buy shirts online, but I would totally buy this one! 5$

  (silverbeam)

silverbeam on March 18, 2011, 12:12 p.m.

I love how you created a beautiful design but also thought it through giving symbols, hope, and a promise to rise again. i totally agree that having a shirt that would also be timeless is great.

Antonio L. Burch  (A.L. Silver)

A.L. Silver on March 18, 2011, 12:34 p.m.

This really caught my eye, I always revered the symbolism the Phoenix represented and I have quite a few friends who would love the design, colors, and the idea behind it. I definitely hope this gets printed.

  (Legendary_Peach)

Legendary_Peach on March 18, 2011, 2:42 p.m.

This is amazing, by far my favourite, and easily the one with the most thought behind it.

  (biggyone)

biggyone on March 18, 2011, 4:03 p.m.

THIS IS THE BEST BY FAR

  (biggyone)

biggyone on March 18, 2011, 4:03 p.m.

RaDiCaL!

damnir mercado  (dampa)

dampa on March 18, 2011, 11:36 p.m.

best entry:)

  (arields)

arields on March 19, 2011, 3:24 a.m.

This is so amazing. It will be one of two 5's I gave in then entire batch and I will certainly pick one up if it gets printed. Beautiful.

Antonio Angel Centeno Guerrero  (Tony Centeno)

Tony Centeno on March 19, 2011, 9:01 a.m.

Woah!! amazing work as always!!

  (theangrycitizen)

theangrycitizen on March 19, 2011, 9:58 a.m.

I've looked through a fair share of the designs, and this is clearly the best one there is.

  (oddoppo)

oddoppo on March 20, 2011, 7:34 p.m.

OK! This is the one I want! It captures both the devastation and the hope so well. I love how the phoenix seems to be embracing the sun (Japan) as it flies up toward it.

  (s1lverb0a)

s1lverb0a on March 20, 2011, 10:42 p.m.

i love this design, its not a depressing reminder of what has happened but an optimistic look at the future for japan. i hope this wins so much :D

  (kurohana13)

kurohana13 on March 22, 2011, 7 a.m.

This design is gorgeous! It really hope it wins! :D

  (FireandAshes)

FireandAshes on March 23, 2011, 5:40 p.m.

Simply, absolutely, amazing. Def would by this. Hope it wins!!!

  (CypressPhoenix)

CypressPhoenix on March 25, 2011, 1:13 a.m.

I personally still hope I can purchase this even though it didnt win. I just think it's so beautiful.

  (Mamabear13)

Mamabear13 on March 30, 2011, 11:52 p.m.

Is this available for purchase even though it didn't win? It is one of my very top ones by far and I would love to purchase it.

  (KeiWaiCat)

KeiWaiCat on April 5, 2011, 12:28 p.m.

Can't believe this didn't win! This had a much higher score than the one that was printed. I would have wanted to buy this if it was printed... so disappointed.

  (semihippie)

semihippie on April 14, 2011, 1:45 p.m.

So disappointed this didn't win.

  (amikins13)

amikins13 on May 4, 2011, 5:49 p.m.

Is this available for purchase?

  (sanchin)

sanchin on May 5, 2011, 3:44 p.m.

Love this design, the Phoenix is the logo on my Okinawan karate badge, please print if possible, i would love one.

  (gmtmg415)

gmtmg415 on May 18, 2011, 12:06 a.m.

Love this shirt. Can't wait until it is printed so I can buy it :D

  (tzonoqua)

tzonoqua on June 11, 2012, 10:07 p.m.

Can you still purchse this t-short? I would LOVE one....

  (ebuck29)

ebuck29 on Aug. 28, 2012, 8:09 a.m.

This NEEDS to be printed! I'd definitely buy this shirt! Probably 4-5 of them actually!

  (ebuck29)

ebuck29 on Nov. 8, 2012, 8:17 a.m.

is it possible to buy rights to print this design? i'd love to take this to a local t-shirt shop and print it

  (ebuck29)

ebuck29 on Nov. 8, 2012, 8:18 a.m.

I mean, if Threadless isn't going to print it...

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