It Takes a Village (Animal Crossing)

Artist: Jed Henry
Title: It Takes a Village (Animal Crossing)
Print: open edition giclée on handmade Japanese paper, signed by the artist
Print Size: 31.5 x 43 cm (approx.)
Framed Size: 47 x 60 cm (approx.)

Standard frame: black mini retro frame with white mat

Note from the artist on this work:

There's something to be said for a game's ability to offer sanctuary in difficult times. Growing up I would often return to certain games, simply because I loved the feeling I got when I visited those worlds. Whether I was enduring some major stress in my life, or just having a bad day, I always felt better after just an hour in those safe virtual spaces.

This design is pretty crowded with characters, but I wanted to include as many of my favorites as possible. The little captions read:

ぼんやり鹿 Idle Deer

ちょぼの犬 Musician Dog

大人の狼 Mature Wolf

こわい狼 Grumpy Wolf

おっちょこちょいの犬 Clumsy Dog

せわやき少年 Helpful Boy

やさしい子ぐま Kind Bear

きさくな鹿 Friendly Deer

たぬきあきんど Tanuki Merchant

きざなりす Snooty Squirrel

むかつくもぐら Angry Mole