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the image appears to be an illustration or digital artwork featuring the concept of kintsugi applied to wounds or scars on the skin. kintsugi is the japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold or other precious metals, creating a visible repair that highlights the object's history and imperfections. in this case, the skin seems to have been intentionally cracked or wounded, and the resulting fissures are filled with gold, creating a visual metaphor for healing and resilience. the color palette is a mix of skin tones, dark colors, and gold accents, creating a visually striking and emotionally evocative image. the overall effect is both elegant and unsettling, suggesting a theme of overcoming adversity and embracing imperfections.

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Created by: mer (@mernolan)

Parent collection: Ulhrah

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Created at: 2025-05-14T01:33:56.771Z

Updated at: 2025-06-08T14:32:05.776Z


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What is in the image: the image appears to be an illustration or digital artwork featuring the concept of kintsugi applied to wounds or scars on the skin. kintsugi is the japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold or other precious metals, creating a visible repair that highlights the object's history and imperfections. in this case, the skin seems to have been intentionally cracked or wounded, and the resulting fissures are filled with gold, creating a visual metaphor for healing and resilience. the color palette is a mix of skin tones, dark colors, and gold accents, creating a visually striking and emotionally evocative image. the overall effect is both elegant and unsettling, suggesting a theme of overcoming adversity and embracing imperfections.

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WDTagged Tags: close-up, fingernails, gloves, sharp fingernails, claws, black skin, black gloves, solo, 1other