Nurikabe sculpture by Andrew Bell

By jstruan in Art, Paranormal, Religion on Jun 18, 2008 at 10:42 pm

Wikipedia explains that the “nurikabe is a yokai, or spirit, from Japanese folklore. It manifests as a wall that impedes or misdirects walking travelers at night. Trying to go around is futile as it extends itself forever. Knocking on the lower part of the wall makes it disappear.” It’s also the inspiration for Super Mario’s Whomp. You can see more photos at Andrew Bell’s site or Flickr gallery. And you can buy a painting or print of the Nurikabe at Bear and Bird Boutique. Via I Heart Cool Stuff.

*Previously: Andrew Bell’s Zombie Lego Minifig.

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renderanything
Jun 18th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Woot! I love Andrew’s stuff. I bought some t-shirts and a book from him a while back, and eventually I’ll purchase some of his larger art. Someone here should link to his incredible site: http://www.creaturesinmyhead.com/
Jack-Booted EULA
Jun 19th, 2008 at 12:40 am
Looks like Sponge-Bob after toking up a bit.

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Helen Bickers
Jun 19th, 2008 at 12:53 am
No, it’s Bernd das Brot, the depressed loaf of bread on a German children’s series.
Look for yourself:
http://www.bernd-das-brot.net/
Jason M.
Jun 19th, 2008 at 2:43 am
There’s an enemy like this in the game Okami. He shows his weak points and you have to hit them in order after they disappear. I sat here for 15 minutes trying to think of why this guy seemed familiar. haha here’s what he looks like in Okami.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k242/DuBBleAgent/okami-blockhead.jpg
David Gallaher
Jun 19th, 2008 at 6:27 am
I used to work with Andy years ago when we were both at Marvel – and he is really ace. Some of his animation work I saw back then was also exceptional … “Frank The Monkey” I believe it was called.
edc
Jun 19th, 2008 at 7:10 am
a piece of clay with playmobile arms stuck in.. great.
roger
Jun 19th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Thats the cutest darn wall I’ve ever seen. I never thought I’d say that about a wall.
Tim Giachetti
Jun 19th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Art? yeah, ok. NOT!
Laaa
Jun 19th, 2008 at 11:16 am
I have GOT to get me one of these!
Taylor
Jun 20th, 2008 at 12:28 am
Jason, I was just about to post the same thing… I never could beat the last one. I spent about two hours on it before I threw the controller down and sat in a corner to cry.
prophet
Jun 20th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Bernd das Brot haha

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