Angels often symbolize purity, peace, and protection. The choice of 100 angels could symbolize perfection or completeness, as 100 is considered a round number in many cultures. The work might explore themes of divinity, protection, or even contrast, juxtaposing the angels with a backdrop or elements that contrast with their purity.
In a rare (and likely accidental) reply on a now-deleted Mastodon post, the artist wrote: "Perfection is a closed door. A hundred angels cannot be counted, only witnessed one at a time, in the wrong order, like remembering a dream." 100 angels by ryu kurokage19 full
The work organizes angels into 100 discrete entities, each with a unique failure or sin. Structurally, this echoes medieval hierarchies of angels (Pseudo-Dionysius) while subverting them through digital decay—glitches, pixelation, and looping GIFs. The “full” version restores missing angels 13, 42, and 99, revealing a meta-narrative about censorship and completionism. Angels often symbolize purity, peace, and protection
DeviantArt is often the primary home for artists like Ryu Kurokage19. In a rare (and likely accidental) reply on
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