FX the 13th #23

Iconography and memes are the language of our times, but they’re also culturally specific. By juxtaposing the iconic slasher with varying pastel backgrounds and objects much different from implements of death, what effect does it have on the viewer?

Through this I also want to explore how static images can leave ambiguity in the story. Both by removing context, changing it, or by adding something “ridiculous,” imagery can cause us to make assumptions and perceive things that might exist outside the image’s frame.

Is Jason attacking someone just outside the frame? Might he be snatching the bride’s bouquet at a wedding, or is he viciously murdering someone with it? Is he about to smash someone’s head in with a teddy bear, or is he protecting it from an angry dog?

The answers are up to the viewer. However, if he is attacking, then how do you respond to the idea of a supernatural serial killer attacking with these items? Are they innocuous? Do they tell you a story about what it means to die bludgeoned by a sex toy or a flyswatter? Is it funny? More terrifying? Ridiculous, scary, or both?

What does this project say to YOU?

There are varying rarities with the backgrounds and masks. If you find “Rick’s Mask” you’ll earn an extra airdrop at sell-out/burn down. Find me on Twitter if you’re looking to buy one on secondary to ensure the airdrop hasn’t already happened.

There are 22 different items to be held by Jason, and all are of equal rarity.

Made with @purespider’s pfp generating code, with 10% of sales flowing there.

Minters also get assigned 33% of secondary sales. Thanks for bringing this project to life.