Koi

I've been working on this design for a number of years now, trying to perfect what it's come to be
an archetype. Since university, I've been interested in cultures from all over the world,
trying to find a common background that I'm sure we all share as a race.

In most Asian cultures, the Koi carries the virtues of grace, resilience, adaptation, inner stillness
and change. Buddhists use it as an emblem of persistence.
In Greek myths it comes as a Picses, for example, Aphrodite & Eros escaped Typhon by shapeshifting into Pisces and their tails remained intertwined forever.
For me, The Koi symbolizes the human soul and its journeys in life.
It is an esoteric Odyssey translated for every culture to be able to find links with.
The metallic dots on their heads shimmer, to bounce back the light. In Greece, my country,
the light represents knowledge. It is placed on their heads, initially inspired by the breed of Nishigikoi, as a compass that guides us through our journeys. To me, knowledge, is the opposite of fear.

May the Koi remind you of how strong one can be,
surpassing all the obstacles with grace
and perseverance. 

With determination and courage, dedication, and bravery,
may the Koi remind you to keep going upstream.