Divine Arrogance

by Nadia Rausa

This piece holds multiple personal meanings, but the basis of the imagery is inspired by my sleepless nights in which I’ve attempted to “count sheep,” only for a red sky to storm over and glowing red eyes to haunt me. Regardless of my attempts to count, “empty” my mind, etc., I found myself mentally wandering while my body was heavy in sleep deprivation. This piece also helped me process some religious trauma from growing up in an evangelical Christian church.

Size: 5 x 7 inches
Medium & Surface: Watercolor and gouache on 300gsm cold pressed watercolor paper

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Nadia Rausa

Nadia Rausa (they/she) is a half-Korean artist and author living on Dena'ina and Ahtna land, commonly referred to as Southcentral Alaska. Their work has been described as haunting and ethereal, something Nadia wholeheartedly embrace during their creative process. From ghostly or apathetic figures to creatures overtaken by nature, Nadia’s work focuses on intertwining the reality and liminality of life and death.

Outside of creating, you can find Nadia communing with ravens and dwelling in moss. They enjoy spending their free time sitting in nature, gaming of the board/card and video varieties, reading horror and fantasy stories, and spending time with their partner and sassy tabby cat named Tabby.

Nadia is also an officiated Korean shaman apprentice (애동제자).