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the image is a black and white illustration featuring a fish hanging upside down, resembling a decaying corpse. a small fly is positioned to its side. accompanying the artwork is a short poem or verse that explores themes of selfperception, decay, and the unsettling beauty found in death. the text expresses a sense of selfloathing ("am i so repulsive?") contrasted with an acceptance of one's decaying state ("i've never not been a walking cadaver"). the visual and textual elements work together to create a melancholic and introspective mood.

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Source: RIPLEY 리플리 (@ripleycano) • Instagram photos and videos

Tags: @ripleycano, artstyle, characterdesign, comic

Created by: 🛁🦚 / 🌱🏛️ (@lin)

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Created at: 2025-02-01T12:32:17.193Z

Updated at: 2025-02-01T12:32:17.193Z


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What is in the image: the image is a black and white illustration featuring a fish hanging upside down, resembling a decaying corpse. a small fly is positioned to its side. accompanying the artwork is a short poem or verse that explores themes of selfperception, decay, and the unsettling beauty found in death. the text expresses a sense of selfloathing ("am i so repulsive?") contrasted with an acceptance of one's decaying state ("i've never not been a walking cadaver"). the visual and textual elements work together to create a melancholic and introspective mood.

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